Purchase to Pay Analyst

**We’re looking for a Purchase to Pay Analyst to join our Payment Operations team in Bradford.** The Payment Operations team are responsible for several key areas including end-to-end processing of all financial transactions such as billing, customer payments, accounts receivable, in compliance with supplier accounts, applicable legislation and internalpolicies. Operations cash forecasting and working with capital tracking as well as processing supplier payments and employee expenses. Liberty Global Shared Service Centre (LGSSC) acts as a central specialty service supporting the wider Liberty Global group with specialisms in areas of Finance, Accounting, People, Legal & Systems. This central team supports a number of businesses acrossthe Liberty Global footprint including Virgin Media. Working in our Shared Services function is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career within Finance or Automation with plenty of scope for development. If you’re the kind of person who embraces change, challenges the status quo and has a "sky’sthe limit" attitude, then our place is your place. Come and join us **What will you be doing?** - Working with senior stakeholders within the Liberty Global Group to ensure fast, effective query resolution. - Accurate and timely processing of supplier data including testing and evidencing operational and SOx controls - Support all aspects of the Operational Purchasing process from requisition to approval stage - Liaising with third party suppliers where relevant to resolve complex queries. - Interrogating multiple systems at the same time to complete processes and prepare ad-hoc reports as required. - Leading on month end close processes and reconciliations of statements and accounts using MS Excel and ERP sources. - Preparation of monthly supplier remittances and review of transactional payment requirements. - Reviewing team processes and actively promoting suggestions to improve process, procedures and systems. - Adhering to quality and compliance at all times and proactively promote Purchasing policy compliance measures through monitoring and education. - Supporting Team Leaders on audit requirements to provide information and evidence as required. **We tend to look for people with**: - Essential:_ - Experience working within a fast-paced accounts payable or accounts receivable department. - Good working knowledge of Excel. - Flexible and able to learn new skills quickly. - Strong Communication Skills to explain issues concisely and clearly. - Strong reconciliation skills. - Ability to analyze and resolve issues. - Ability to work under pressure & meet targets without compromising on quality. - Desirable:_ - Experience of working with Finance / Procurement systems like Oracle and APRO. - Interest in Automation technologies. - Accounting Technician qualification. - Project Management experience. **What’s in it for you?** - Competitive salary - 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more - Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance - Matched pension contribution up to 10% - Access to our car benefit scheme - Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us - The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team **Who we are**: We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps andbeyond. We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.