Accounts Payable Senior Specialist - Invoice processing

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 as a subject matter expert, supporting and guiding junior team members
• Work closely with AP Manager to ensure smooth flow across the procure-to-pay cycle
• Manage vendor and stakeholder queries, ensuring timely resolution
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyse KPIs and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Prepare and share reports and insights for internal stakeholders
• Support audit requirements and ensure documentation readiness
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, standardise workflows and drive efficiency

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 7+ years of Accounts Payable experience or part-qualified accountant
• Strong experience in invoice processing, reconciliations, and month-end activities
• Hands-on experience in SAP (PO processing, expense processing preferred)
• Exposure to multi-currency invoice processing environments
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office tools
• Experience in a Shared Services environment is an added advantage
• Ability to work independently, handle complex scenarios, and take ownership
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with global stakeholders
• Experience in mentoring or guiding team members and supporting new joiners

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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