Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary• Working within the Group Finance Function• Based at Manchester Airport• Hybrid Role (2 office days a week – Tuesdays and Thursdays)• Full time, Permanent roleWhy MAG?At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays • Free parking • Subsidised public transport • Huge range of company discounts • 2 volunteering days per year • Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Care Concierge serviceAbout The RoleAs an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will act as the subject matter expert within the team across the MAG Group and CAVU, our global online business.Working as a key member of the Accounts Payable team, you will manage and resolve complex supplier and stakeholder queries in a timely manner, process high-value and intricate invoices, and oversee regular payment runs and reporting activities.You will also build strong relationships through vendor and stakeholder meetings, providing expert support and guidance while helping to develop the knowledge and capability of the wider team.What will make you successful in the role?The successful candidate will bring significant, specialist Accounts Payable experience gained within a complex, fast-paced organisation. As the Accounts Payable subject matter expert for the group, the successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes, enabling them to confidently manage complex transactions, resolve escalated supplier and stakeholder queries, and provide expert guidance to colleagues across the wider business.They will have strong hands-on experience of working with SAP and CONCUR, and an understanding of the CIS process, alongside experience of managing Travel & Expenses. The successful candidate will have the expertise to support them in building credible relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders and senior leaders, while supporting continuous improvement and helping to enhance the capability and knowledge of the Accounts Payable team.In addition, the successful candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent service. As the team is undergoing an exciting transformation project towards implementing S/4 HANA, experience in this would be advantageous but is not essential to the role.Equal Opportunities & Reasonable AdjustmentsWe’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.