Accounts Payable Specialist

We're looking for a Payment Operation Specialist to join us at our Business Centre in Bradford Our mission is to deliver simple and efficient processing with a controlled, quality service, so that our customers can deliver for theirs. The team is responsible for Purchase to Pay, Billing, Customer Payments, and Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations and Travel and Expenses. We provide these services to our colleagues across Europe and the US, including to VirginMedia-O2, Virgin Media Ireland, our head offices and a number of exciting new ventures. This is phenomenal opportunity for you to work as part of a world-class team within Payment Operations. In return, we will support and develop you to help you take your career in the direction you want, with regular opportunities to develop new skills and work in new areas. You will receive regular reviews with a focus on your career-development and job satisfaction. What will you be doing? Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, this role is responsible for performing the most complex and challenging tasks within the team, and to identify and deliver process improvements. This is an exciting time to join the team because the company is going through a period of significant change, including the transfer of work into Shared Service Centre, a company merger, and major upgrades to the Purchase to Pay systems. Delivering timely and accurate processing of specialist invoice processing tasks Delivering an excellent customer experience to our suppliers and internal customers through speedy resolution of queries. Performing month-end close activities. Ensuring compliance with SOx and audit requirements. Simplifying and aligning processes across the merged companies. Partnering the IT team and the business on UAT testing for a major upgrade to the ERP system. Manage the team in the absence of the Accounts Payable Manager We tend to look for people with: Experience working within a dynamic, fast-paced, international Purchase to Pay function. Attention to detail, excellent self-review skills, and a right-first-time mentality. Ability to work to tight timelines and meet targets without compromising on quality. Flexible, adaptable and keen to learn new skills. Confident communicators who can resolve high profile queries effectively and build relationships with our key stakeholders. Problem-solvers who get to the heart of the issue and deliver solutions. Interest in automation technologies We also value people with:Experience of working with SAP, Ariba, and Jira Ability to speak German Strong Excel skills What's in it for you? Competitive salary + Bonus **where applicable** 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Who we are: Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow's Connections Today! At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We're eager to hear from you, no matter your background