Accounts Receivable and Payable Reporting Analyst

About the role

An award‑winning food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable and Payable Reporting Analyst to strengthen its finance function. The role combines financial control, VAT compliance, reporting, audit support and staff training across both AP and AR teams.

Key responsibilities

• Review the Accounts Payable ledger each month and resolve anomalies.
• Maintain vendor VAT compliance and prepare monthly VAT returns.
• Allocate direct debit payments, investigate discrepancies and reconcile purchase orders.
• Manage receivables export templates and resolve credit balances on the sales ledger.
• Support reconciliation of top supplier statements and ensure audit documentation is ready.
• Design and maintain process documentation, training manuals and deliver finance training.
• Develop internal reports, KPIs and monthly reporting packs for AP and AR teams.
• Provide holiday cover and contribute to continuous improvement, internal controls and fraud prevention initiatives.

Required profile

• Highly motivated with a proactive, positive attitude.
• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.

Required skills