Accounts Payable Analyst

Division:
Operations

Salary:
National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £28,800 to £35,900 and London from £31,600 to £39,400 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

This role is graded as:
Senior Professional Support - Corporate

Your recruitment contact is Sonika via S Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.

Finance & Corporate Services enables the FCA to deliver its strategy efficiently and securely by optimising resources, strengthening controls and providing expert operational support.

• Support smooth financial operations by processing supplier invoices, auditing staff expenses in line with FCA policies and managing accurate, timely payments across BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments, cheques and international transfers while strengthening your financial expertise
• Become a trusted contact for the Corporate Card programme, resolving queries, monitoring usage and ensuring policy compliance, giving you a real sense of ownership and impact
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, colleagues and external partners, expanding your network and increasing your visibility across the organisation
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team where continuous improvement is encouraged and where you can shape aspects of the role around your strengths and career goals
• Enjoy a varied, fast‑paced role within a friendly environment that offers growth, exposure, development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful difference each day

• Demonstrated experience in handling Accounts Payable and Staff Expenses processes, supported by proven responsibilities and achievements in previous roles
• Demonstrated experience in effective prioritisation and task management, shown through consistent delivery against deadlines and the ability to manage high‑volume workloads in fast‑paced environments
• Proven experience with purchase order and invoicing processes, including accuracy checks, compliance steps and timely processing, supported by clear examples of end‑to‑end AP cycle involvement in previous positions

• Workday, SAP or Oracle experience is preferred
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, strong organisational and time‑management skills and the ability to deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly and build effective stakeholder relationships across all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with the capability to work in a structured, independent and proactive manner
• Strong ability to collaborate within a team while also building trusted networks across the division, wider organisation and external suppliers, contributing to a positive and productive working environment

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

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