Payments Analyst

We are looking for a Payments Analyst to join our Accounts Payable Team in Peterborough.

You’ll be joining our friendly and experienced Accounts Payable – Payments Team, part of Bauer’s Group Finance function. We’re a close-knit team of six (one currently on maternity leave) who work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and solution-focused, with regular team catch-ups and a culture that values teamwork and professional growth.

As an Accounts Payable Analyst (Payments), you’ll play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers, freelancers, and employees across Bauer’s UK operations. You’ll manage payment cycles, resolve queries, and contribute to process improvements that keep our finance operations running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a large, multi-brand media organisation while owning your area of responsibility.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Running weekly pay cycles (BACS, cheque, and foreign wire) across Bauer UK territories
• Processing manual payments and supplier direct debits
• Clearing bank reconciliation items and debit balances
• Managing internal and external payment queries
• Posting AP and sales ledger refunds
• Preparing monthly KPI reporting for management
• Supporting audits and onboarding new companies migrating to SAP S/4
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach
• Strong communication skills for dealing with stakeholders
• Good Excel skills; SAP S/4
  
  Hana experience is a plus
• AAT qualification preferred but not essential