Accounts Payable Analyst in Stretford

This Accounts Payable Analyst role involves working closely as part of the accounts payable team to ensure the delivery of a high service level whilst working within internal compliance and legislation requirements.You will be an experienced Analyst with accounts payable and/or customer service experience with a track record of delivering a high level of customer care in a fast-paced, changing environment.Accounts Payable Analyst Principal AccountabilitiesEnsuring the accurate and timely delivery of Accounts Payable services, including analysing daily KPIsEscalating issues and queries, if necessary, to managementSupporting any outsourcing provider to achieve and exceed KPI expectations whilst working within the agreed SLAsPerforming root cause analysis of complex issues to drive improvement and issue resolution in the end-to-end AP Process flowIdentifying potential process improvements to increase efficiencyCreating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) for the teamBeing the first point of contact to the business, TCs, and any third-party service providers as an SME (Subject Matter Expert)Educating suppliers, business users, and TCs to aid reduction in exceptions and demand on query managementCoordinating and delivering training sessions and/or materials to TCs and the businessBuilding successful business relationships at all levels (particularly in Finance and with TCs) to encourage efficiency and understandingManaging and prioritising daily workload to ensure deadlines are met/exceeded for all activitiesProviding excellent customer relations, written and verbal, to suppliers, TCs, and the businessWorking within Travel Counsellors internal compliance/guidance rules, applicable legislations, and CARE valuesBenefitsA competitive basic salary + annual company bonusFlexible hybrid working model (2 days home, 3 days office)Career development and promotional opportunities25 days holidays (increasing to 28 after 5 years of service)A Moments That Matter Day (annually)Enhanced maternity/paternity payHoliday buy and sell (up to 5 days per year)3 paid days charity leaveCompany events, socials, and incentives3x annual salary death in service benefitCompany pension schemeCostco membershipSalary sacrifice, company car schemeCycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree breakfast, fruit, and hot/cold beveragesReferral schemeEmployee discountPrivate medical insurance (taxable benefit) or healthcare cash plan (costs incurred by employees)Essential SkillsPrior experience working in an accounts payable or customer service roleProficient in MS Office suite of tools, particularly ExcelExperience working on Enterprise Planning Tool (ERP) applicationsAbility to analyse data competently from a range of sources, performing root cause analysis (RCA)Apply for this Accounts Payable Analyst role today to make a real impact within our award-winning company.About CompanyHere at Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues lie at the heart of everything we do - and that's what makes us special. For us, relationships come before transactions, and we are there for our customers, connecting with them on a deeply human level through the moments that matter.We've been changing lives for the past 30 years as the leading travel marketplace for self-employed travel entrepreneurs, empowering over 2,000 global independent travel agents to run successful leisure and corporate travel businesses. We pride ourselves on remaining a company that truly cares and has never wavered from its purpose - to redefine what personal means for a travel business.Our Travel Counsellors are supported by a team of over 400 super-talented people in our support offices to help them create unique, inspiring, and exciting experiences for their customers whilst building lasting personal relationships that bring them back to us, time and time again.Our unique approach within the workplace - as well as towards customers - has seen us receive numerous awards and accolades, including being named The Best Place to Work in Travel at the 2022 TTG Travel Industry Awards, placing in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2023 and 2024 (Large Company) as well as being the first travel company to be awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category!We are expanding at a phenomenal rate - on the back of our record year in terms of revenue (over £930m) - and are looking for outstanding individuals to join our dedicated Head Office team to help the company continue to flourish