About this role
Accounts Payable Reconciliation Analyst Full-Time 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Are you highly organised with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving? Arriva is looking for an Accounts Payable Reconciliation Analyst to join our Shared Services Finance team on a 6-month fixed term contract. In this pivotal role, you'll take ownership of reconciling supplier statements, resolving discrepancies, and driving improvements across our AP processes. This is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, collaborative finance environment.
What you’ll be doing:
• Conducting timely and accurate reconciliation of supplier statements – proactively following up on critical suppliers where statements are not received
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies, missing invoices, and variances to maintain financial integrity
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve issues and optimise processes
• Generating detailed reconciliation reports and maintaining clear documentation of all activity
• Managing return-to-vendor processes, invoice holds, and escalation of unresolved queries
• Collaborating with the query management team to resolve aged items
• Supporting team members during absences and contributing to a culture of exceptional customer service
• Ensuring full compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements
What we’re looking for:
• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or similar reconciliation-based role
• Knowledge of ERP systems – Oracle or SAP experience is highly desirable
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and improvement-focused mindset
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working in a large organisation or shared services environment is preferred
Why join Arriva on this FTC? At Arriva, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality services while continuously improving our finance processes. This 6-month FTC gives you the opportunity to contribute your expertise, make meaningful improvements, and gain valuable experience within one of Europe’s leading transport operators.