Accounts Payable Assistant M / F

The role involves providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organisation. The role is to complete payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices

• Processing purchase invoices onto ERP system, ensuring accuracy in matching and posting.
• Ensure that non-purchase order invoices obtain the necessary level of authorisation.
• Build excellent relationships with Suppliers and internal departments to resolve any queries on a timely basis.
• Reconciling supplier's statements to AP Ledger and GRNI, (goods received not invoiced).
• Investigate & resolve discrepancies on supplier accounts, requesting copy invoices/credit notes where necessary
• Scanning of documentation as and when required.
• Follow procedures, accurately and paying attention to detail.
• Weekly Payment runs, all currencies must be accurate and on time
• Support other Team members and the Team Leader with workload, completing month end duties, reporting requirements and cross ledger working.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting procedures and internal audit requirements
ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION
• Attend meetings at other locations as required
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required within your competency.
• Adhere to all Group policies and procedures.
• Undertake any training and development activities at the request of your line manager.
• Take care of your own safety and the safety of others at all times by complying with the Health & Safety Policy at all times.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform job responsibilities to the level identified in Internal Control procedures, policies and standards. Maintain an understanding of internal control standards.
• Follow strict procedures when dealing with master data and bank details updates to protect the company against fraud.
• Propose improvements of tools and processes within the group.
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)


• Demonstrate experience of working within similar Accounts Payable roles.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience of working with ERP systems to process invoices.
• Able to work with, influence and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficient administration, numerical, planning and organizational skills.
• A comprehensive understanding of the 'purchase to pay' process.
• Must have experience of processing high volumes of invoices
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Proficient and accurate in data entry and management
• Accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Robust problem solving skills.
Desirable
• Previous experience of working with SAP to process invoices.
• Previous experience within a dynamic, responsive, fast paced team.
• Experience of working within a Shared Service Centre environment.
• Analytical skills covering written, graphic, numerical & statistical information.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to improve the processes with AP
• Previous project work experience
  
  Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including: We have an early finish on a Friday 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days Annual bonus and share scheme options Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.