Smiths Detection
Manufacturing
AccountsPayableSeniorSpecialist-Invoiceprocessing
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“Accounts Payable Senior Specialist - Invoice processing at Smiths Detection. Skills: Accounts Payable, Invoice processing, Reconciliations, SAP. Manage end-to-end AP processes. Review invoice processing”
Industry & Context.
Resolve discrepancies; Handle complex scenarios
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years Accounts Payable experience, Invoice processing experience, Reconciliations experience, Month-end activities experience, SAP experience, Excel proficiency, MS Office proficiency
Nice to Have
Part-qualified accountant, PO processing experience, Expense processing experience, Multi-currency invoice processing experience, Shared Services environment experience, Mentoring experience, Guiding team members experience, Supporting new joiners experience
What You'll Do.
Manage end-to-end AP processes
Review invoice processing
Guide invoice processing
Perform GR/IR reconciliations
Review GR/IR reconciliations
Perform vendor reconciliations
Review vendor reconciliations
Perform balance sheet reconciliations
Review balance sheet reconciliations
Resolve discrepancies
Review journal entries
Support month-end close
Monitor parked invoices
Monitor intercompany transactions
Ensure timely resolution
Ensure adherence to controls
Ensure adherence to policies
Ensure adherence to audit requirements
Process invoices in SAP
Support junior team members
Guide junior team members
Manage vendor queries
Manage stakeholder queries
Build vendor relationships
Maintain vendor relationships
Track operational metrics
Analyse operational metrics
Identify improvement opportunities
Support audit requirements
Ensure documentation readiness
Identify process improvement opportunities
Standardise workflows
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global Finance Shared Services team; Global stakeholders; Procure-to-pay cycle
Communication Scope
Work effectively with global stakeholders
Full Job Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Job Purpose: Be part of a growing Global Finance Shared Services team at Smiths Detection, where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring smooth and efficient Accounts Payable operations. As a Senior Specialist, you’ll take ownership of complex AP activities, act as a go‑to expert for the team, and help drive accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across invoice processing. Job Responsibilities: Financial Operations & Reconciliations * Independently manage end‑to‑end AP processes (PO & Non‑PO invoices) for assigned entities * Review and guide processing of complex and high-value invoices, ensuring compliance and accuracy * Perform and review GR/IR, vendor and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies with stakeholders * Review accruals, journals and support month-end close activities * Monitor parked invoices and intercompany transactions, ensuring timely resolution * Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies and audit requirements Invoice Processing & Stakeholder Management * Process invoices in SAP with a strong focus on accuracy, timelines and compliance * Act
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