Analyst (Procure to Pay), Business Support in Rochester

Join our dynamic team at LNG Grain as an Order to Collect Accountant. The role will be to lead the Revenue Recognitions and Accounts Receivable (AR) elements of the Order‑to‑Collect (OtC) cycle of the Grain Isle facility and JV group companies (~GBP300m revenue, ~£1.1bn assets, ~250 employees) and to ensure it is carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with best practice.

As an OTC Accountant you will ensure accurate, compliant revenue (IFRS 15), clean AR ledgers, timely cash application and audit‑ready controls. Partner closely with Commercial (who generate all invoices) to validate billability and contractual performance obligations, while maintaining reliable cash conversion with customers.

You will lead the configuration, implementation, operation and continuous improvement of OtC Finance workflows within the Tier 2 ERP (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite), embedding strong controls, data integrity and audit readiness consistent with private‑equity governance.

Partnering with Commercial, Operations, Legal, Treasury and FP&A to translate capacity contracts, nominations/usage, and SLA delivery into right‑first‑time billing and cash collection, aligned with IFRS 15 and UK VAT requirements. This role is based from our world-class facility in the Isle of Grain, Kent, and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home, with the expectation of being in the office at least 3 times a week. Please note, due to the location of the site you must have a full UK driving licence and car to be able to travel to site.

What you'll do:

• Post and apply customer receipts (BACS/Faster Payments/LCs), manage unapplied/on account cash, and clear bank reconciliations promptly.
• Operate AR inbox/e remittances, resolve short pays and deductions and ensure clean AR sub ledger to GL reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Treasury on daily cash positioning and forecast impacts.
• Liaise with Commercial to determine performance obligations, allocate transaction price, and recognise revenue appropriately (over time vs point in time).
• Assess variable consideration (index linked pricing, volume rebates, service penalties) and maintain contract assets/liabilities (deferred revenue, unbilled revenue).
• Create and maintain customer/contract master data and billing schedules in the ERP system.
• Execute billing cycles (periodic, milestone, and ad hoc) and process into ERP OtC workflow invoices/credit notes.
• Operate and document revenue bridges (billings → revenue → cash) and gross to net analyses; contract assets/liabilities (deferred/unbilled) and period cut‑offs.
• Prepare and reconcile revenue journals, reconciliations and support month end/quarter end/year-end close and narratives.
• Maintain R2R / OtC Finance policies (revenue recognition, bad debt provisioning, AR reconciliations).
• Evidence controls: contract amendments sign offs (with Commercial), credit note governance, AR access controls, audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with UK VAT (revenue recognition impacts), invoicing regulations (oversight, not issuance), GDPR, and anti bribery/ethics requirements.
• Set / monitor credit limits/terms; maintain provisioning methodology (expected credit losses) proportionate to 20‑day terms and strong payer performance.
• Liaise with Treasury on security instruments (parent guarantees, letters of credit, surety bonds) where applicable.
• Run dunning only for exceptions (disputes, short‑pays); agree payment plans if needed; escalate with Commercial / Legal.
• Track and report DSO, ageing buckets, expected losses and bad debt provisioning.
• Produce revenue and AR dashboards (billing accuracy, DSO, ageing, disputes, write offs, cash conversion).
• Provide variance/narrative versus budget/forecast and prior periods.
• Prepare cash collection forecasts and dispute risk assessments for Finance/Treasury and PE stakeholder reviews.
• Ensure KPIs are traceable to the ledger and reproducible under audit.
• Map and streamline Finance OtC processes; deliver improvements (e invoicing, automated cash applications, dispute workflow, reconciliation automation).
• Standardise templates, reduce manual touchpoints, and shorten cycle times to improve cash conversion.
• Partner with Commercial to streamline contract‑to‑bill accuracy and close exceptions faster.
• Contribute to broader finance transformation consistent with private equity value creation plans.

What you'll need:

• At least five years end‑to‑end OtC/AR experience in complex, operational businesses.
• Experience of PE reporting environment and/or US Corporate reporting requirements preferred.
• Experience of working in a SME scaled business and large company environments.
• Strong understanding of UK VAT rules and invoice compliance.
• Hands-on experience with integrated business software (Tier 2) finance/cash modules including its design, implementation and operation.
• Experience with e-billing/EDI, e-remittance processes and auto cash application.
• Strong internal control perspective and ability to identify and implement improvements to processes and procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, data validation) and disciplined reconciliation mindset.
• AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent experience; ACA/ACCA/CIMA part‑qualified / qualified advantageous.

What you'll get:

A competitive salary between £42,781 - £50,738.50 per annum– dependent on capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information:

This role closes on 27th February at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. LNG Grain is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, LNG Grain may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.