• Managing supplier queries professionally and efficiently, ensuring payment issues are resolved and supplier relationships are maintained.
• Processing supplier invoices that cannot be automatically matched through the NetSuite automated invoice processing.
• Reviewing auto-processed invoices to ensure accuracy and resolving any system-generated errors prior to payment.
• Managing invoice matching exceptions, investigating invoice disputes, and working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve timely resolution.
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigating outstanding items.
• Processing ad-hoc and urgent payments through Edinburgh Airport’s banking platform, ensuring appropriate approvals are followed.
• Identifying opportunities to improve automation, controls, and the overall efficiency of the Accounts Payable function.
• Providing cross-cover within the Transactional Finance Team
• Deputising for the Accounts Payable Supervisor where appropriate

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing your workload. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, building positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues, and ensuring tasks are completed to agreed deadlines.

To apply for this role, you’ll need:

• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and the ability to take initiative when resolving issues and improving processes.
• A conscientious attitude, taking ownership and responsibility for tasks through to completion.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple demands.
• The ability to work to deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in a similar role within a busy Finance or Accounts Payable function is preferred.
• A good understanding of general accounting procedures would be advantageous.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel is essential. Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite and Zone Capture would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What we’ll offer you

• Pension scheme - employer contributions can be up to 7%
• 32 days holiday, based on full time roles, increasing with service
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Supporting your health and wellbeing - private healthcare after 1 year’s service, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services
• Free car parking on site and when you go on holiday
• We offer a range of other benefits, find out more here

Why EDI?

We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. We offer in-house and external training, both role specific and based on your objectives.

As a business we’re driven by our values – they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We will ask questions based on our values during your interview, as we’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication.

We work with Inclusive Employers, who are a leading organisation for employers committed to prioritising inclusion. We are supported by them through leadership workshops, a variety of resources and webinars, demonstrating our commitment to an inclusive workplace and ensuring all our employees feel valued. This partnership is part of our wider Diversity and Inclusion strategy, and you can find out more here.

We give colleagues the opportunity to engage with different people and projects, within our business and beyond. You can get involved in a variety of different employee groups, including Diversity, STEM, Wellbeing, or create your own community – it’s important to us that you can share your interests and be yourself at work.