At a Glance
- Tasks: Become the go-to expert for SAP Concur in Accounts Payable and drive process improvements.
- Company: Join a prestigious financial services organisation with a focus on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with senior stakeholders and lead transformation projects.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a critical role while enhancing your expertise in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive Accounts Payable experience and advanced SAP Concur skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist / AP Manager for an initial 9-month contract. This is a highly visible role where you will become the firm's Subject Matter Expert for SAP Concur, supporting the Accounts Payable and Expense Management functions while driving process improvement, controls and operational excellence across the business. This opportunity would suit an individual who combines strong Accounts Payable expertise with extensive hands-on experience of SAP Concur within a complex, fast-paced corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary SME for SAP Concur across Accounts Payable and Employee Expenses.
- Own and support end-to-end AP and expense management processes.
- Provide expert guidance to finance teams and business stakeholders on Concur-related matters.
- Review, enhance and optimise existing AP and expense workflows.
- Support system enhancements, configuration changes, testing and user adoption initiatives.
- Partner with Finance, Procurement, Technology and Operational teams to resolve complex issues.
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and audit standards are maintained.
- Produce management information and reporting relating to AP and expense activities.
- Support ongoing transformation and continuous improvement projects.
Requirements
- Extensive Accounts Payable experience gained within a large corporate or financial services environment.
- Advanced, hands-on SAP Concur expertise, including employee expenses and workflow management.
- Previous experience acting as a Concur SME, Super User or Process Owner.
- Strong understanding of AP controls, governance and best practice.
- Proven ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience supporting finance transformation, system implementation or process optimisation initiatives would be highly advantageous.
Desirable
- Financial Services experience.
- Exposure to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) environments.
- Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Workday.
- Previous team leadership or AP management experience.
This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious financial services organisation and take ownership of a critical AP and expense management function. You will be recognised as the firm's SAP Concur expert, working closely with senior stakeholders and playing a key role in improving processes and controls across the business. If you possess deep SAP Concur expertise and are looking for a challenging contract role where you can make an immediate impact, we would welcome your application.
Accounts Payable SME - Sap Concur specialist employer: Ink Recruitment
Join a prestigious financial services organisation in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. As an Accounts Payable SME, you will not only leverage your SAP Concur expertise but also enjoy ample opportunities for professional growth and development while contributing to meaningful process improvements that enhance operational excellence. With a strong emphasis on employee engagement and a commitment to maintaining robust financial controls, this role offers a rewarding experience in a supportive and forward-thinking culture.
