Accounts Payable Systems Analyst

Accounts Payable Systems Analyst

The Transaction Accounting Technology & Projects Analyst supports Accounts Payable and the wider Transaction Accounting function by delivering technology-enabled change, process improvement and automation initiatives. The role combines a strong understanding of transactional finance processes with practical project delivery, data analysis and stakeholder management. It will play a key part in initiatives such as e-invoicing, LERs, ERP implementations, systems integrations and reporting enhancements, helping to improve control, efficiency, standardisation and the user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Payable implementation of Transaction Accounting technology and transformation projects
• Translate operational requirements into clear process, system and data requirements, working closely with Accounts Payable, Finance, Procurement, Tax, IT and external providers.
• Map current and future-state processes, identify pain points and recommend opportunities for automation, simplification and standardisation.
• Maintain project plans, actions, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting to ensure milestones are delivered on time.
• Support system configuration, testing, defect management, user acceptance testing and implementation readiness.
• Prepare test scripts, process documentation, standard operating procedures, training materials and user communications.
• Analyse transaction and system data to identify trends, root causes, control gaps and opportunities for improved performance.
• Monitor project benefits and operational outcomes, including adoption, processing efficiency, exception rates, data quality and control effectiveness.
• Act as a subject matter contact between operational teams and technical specialists, explaining complex requirements and solutions in clear business language.
• Support change management, training and post-implementation stabilisation to ensure new processes and tools are embedded successfully.
• Maintain strong governance and ensure solutions comply with relevant financial controls, policies, audit requirements and data standards.
• Contribute to the Transaction Accounting technology roadmap and continuous improvement pipeline.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience within Accounts Payable, Transaction Accounting, Procure-to-Pay or a related finance operations environment.
• Practical experience supporting technology, automation, system implementation or process improvement projects.
• Understanding of invoice processing, approvals, supplier data, payment processes, reconciliations, exceptions and financial controls.
• Experience gathering requirements, documenting processes and supporting testing and implementation activities.
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence interpreting data and investigating operational or system issues.
• Experience working across functions and with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
• Knowledge of ERP, workflow, e-invoicing, reporting or finance automation platforms is desirable.
• Formal project management, business analysis, process improvement or accounting qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to follow clear process maps, requirements, test scripts and project documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP and finance systems; experience with workflow, automation, reporting or data visualisation tools is beneficial.
• Understanding of system interfaces, master data, access controls and the importance of data quality.
• Ability to diagnose issues logically and work with technical teams through to resolution.

Core Competencies

• Delivery-focused, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Curious and improvement-minded, with an interest in finance technology.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and control.
• Confident communicator who can build effective relationships across business and technical teams.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working through ambiguity and change.