Purchase to Pay Analyst

Purchase to Pay Analyst – Volkswagen Stockport 6 months Fixed-Term Contract As an Accounts Assistant within our Payments Team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, accurate, and timely processing of outgoing payments across the business. With particular responsibility for sundry payments and ad‑hoc financial requests, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys detail‑driven work, thrives in a fast‑paced finance environment, and takes pride in delivering a great internal customer experience. What we can offer you Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme Balance home and work with our industry‑leading family‑friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter Commute for less with our cycle‑to‑work scheme Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family 24/7 access to healthcare professionals , ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.

Life assurance with the option to increase cover We’re open to flexible working options – just ask What you’ll do day to day Prepare, validate, and process sundry payments in line with company policies and internal controls Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date payment records, ensuring clear audit trails at all times Reconcile payment transactions and promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies Respond to urgent or non‑standard payment requests, ensuring correct authorisation and documentation Support finance projects, system updates, and continuous improvement initiatives Liaise with internal departments to investigate and clear payments on account Act as a first point of contact for internal payment‑related queries, providing clear, timely, and professional supportBuild strong working relationships across the business to support smooth financial operations Communicate proactively regarding delays, missing information, or issues affecting payment timelines Assist with month‑end tasks, including reconciliations, journals, and reporting Support the Payments Manager and wider finance team with administrative duties as required Helpful skills and qualifications Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here – if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you. Previous experience in a finance or payments‑related role (e.g. Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant, Banking) Strong numerical accuracy with excellent attention to detail Confident communication skills with a customer‑focused approach Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines Experience working in a shared service or high‑volume payments environment (desirable) Understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and financial governance (desirable)Reliable, organised, and proactive, with a calm approach to handling urgent requests A positive, collaborative team player with a solution‑focused mindset We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team.

If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr