Accounts Payable Advisor in Motherwell

The Accounts Payable Advisor will be responsible for the timely processing and payment of invoices and other AP payment requests, including but not limited to:

• Invoice verification and validation (including exception handling)
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations
• Query Resolution

You will investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies while delivering excellent customer service across queries and telephone support. Execute daily tasks in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal controls, and all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements. Contribute to performance huddles and visual management boards, with the ability to lead huddles and drive team performance when required. Deliver against set targets to support wider Service Level Agreements and overall team objectives. Support the AP Management team by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve process efficiency.

The above accountabilities & responsibilities are not exhaustive; the applicant may be required to undertake additional duties as the business changes.

You will have excellent experience in a complex Accounts Payable environment, with a solid understanding of AP principles, regulations, and processes. Strong customer service, communication, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to contribute positively to the direction of the AP function. Experience handling a range of payment types including BACs, CHAPS, international payments, and foreign currency transactions. High level of accuracy, organisation, time management, risk awareness, and attention to detail. Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and familiar with finance/payment systems, ideally with Oracle experience.

About SSE: SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.

Flexible benefits to fit your life include discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service, interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme, as well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer: SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.