Accounts Payable Processor FTC

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Accounts Payable Administrator plays a critical role in the day to day activities of the Accounts Payable team, supporting the business by ensuring transactions are processed in line with business process standards and delivering high levels of customer service. This individual reports to the AP Team Leader and will work closely with finance team members, Procurement and other key stakeholders of the assigned units. This is a 6 Month FIXED TERM CONTRACT hybrid role based out of Nottingham

The role requires a self-driven, enthusiastic and highly motivated professional capable of working in a fast paced environment while collaborating with various business stakeholders in ensuring that all Supplier invoices are processed promptly and correctly in accordance with the agreed business terms and delegation of authority.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities

• Processing manual and electronic invoices to the Finance ERP systems, ensuring controls are adhered to as defined in the Delegation of Authority.
• Dealing with foreign invoices ensuring the correct VAT treatment and currencies are applied.
• Interpret data from Finance system to reconcile Supplier accounts and resolve complex queries.
• Proactively liaise with managers and requisitioners to promptly resolve invoice and purchase order differences.
• Liaise with Group Procurement to arrange corrections to purchase orders.
• Play a key role in the financial close periods by preparing accruals and processing adhoc journals.
• Work as a point of contact for the business and Suppliers for all invoice and payment related queries.
• Ad hoc analytical work looking into potential overpayments, and if necessary contacting suppliers to secure repayment.
• Effectively and professionally engage with suppliers, key stakeholders and colleagues.
• Partner with the Finance and Accounts Payable section to drive efficiencies.
• Conduct user acceptance testing for system upgrades and changes
• Assist with providing requested information for internal and external auditors
• Individual may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalise peak work period’s, or otherwise to balance the workload.
• Participate in trainings to develop and improve skills required for the role.
• Fluent in verbal and written French (essential).
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification AAT and/or professional accounting experience
• 2+ years’ experience of high volume Accounts Payable Accounting experience in a fast paced dynamic shared services environment
• Good understanding of the Accounts Payable process, including sub ledger and general ledger account balancing and reconciliation
• Proficient analytical skills and data analysis ability with the background and a deep knowledge of business systems applications.
• Accuracy and detail oriented
• Vendor Relations experience, good customer service skills
• Demonstrate both the ability and motivation to work collaboratively in a team environment, across regions and functions, as well as working independently with minimal oversight
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines, navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment; Good follow through skills
• Proficient with an ERP system and experience using Accounts Payable workflow tools.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
  
  

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.