Senior Payments Analyst

<span id="j_id0:j_id1:j_id265:j_id401:j_id402:j_id411:j_id412:1:j_id413:j_id415"><span id="j_id0:j_id1:j_id265:j_id401:j_id402:j_id411:j_id412:1:j_id413:j_id419">Our European Finance Operations team is responsible for delivering transactional processing services across Europe, covering Purchase to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), and Record to Report (R2R). <br> <br>The P2P team play a key role in supporting the current and future needs of the business. The P2P Analyst is responsible for supporting the end-to-end Purchase to Pay process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and driving process improvements. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with internal controls and delivering a high standard of service to both internal and external stakeholders. <br> <br>This role is well-suited to individuals with a background in finance and procurement, strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to manage high volumes of transactions with accuracy and efficiency. <br> <br>As we continue to grow, this role is vital in supporting our expansion and ensuring all activities are aligned with our strategic goals. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience through collaboration, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation. <br> <br>This is a hybrid role, with 3 days in our Newcastle office.</span></span><br/><span id="j_id0:j_id1:j_id265:j_id401:j_id402:j_id411:j_id412:2:j_id413:j_id415"><span id="j_id0:j_id1:j_id265:j_id401:j_id402:j_id411:j_id412:2:j_id413:j_id419">• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, in line with company policies and procedures <br>• Manage supplier queries and resolve discrepancies in a professional and timely manner <br>• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items <br>• Monitor and resolve SNOW tickets <br>• Support month-end close activities <br>• Support with GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) <br>• Identify and contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy <br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements <br>• Support business initiatives and testing <br>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including Blackline <br>• Prioritise tasks to meet “Payments on Time” targets and other key performance indicators (KPIs). <br>• Provide training to buyers and the wider business to drive the right behaviours <br> <br>What's in it for you? <br> <br>• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage. <br>• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days <br>• 8 bank holiday days <br>• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation <br>• 50% income protection <br>• Holiday buy + sell <br>• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage <br>• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year <br>• Ongoing training and professional development <br>• Hybrid working <br>• Healthy Mind app membership <br> <br>• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>#LI-KG1</span></span>