Accounts Payable Technician

Job description

Accounts Payable Technician

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference

2026-173005

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Accounting

Job title

Accounts Payable Technician

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Accounts Payable Clerk Technician the finance team by ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor records. This role is ideal for someone organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working with numbers and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

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Processing of invoices and credit notes onto the Accounts Payable Ledger via automatic 3 way match process and by manual authorisation.

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Maintain an allocated group of supplier accounts to ensure that all invoices are paid to agreed terms.

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Liaising with various departments within the company and Suppliers to resolve queries / issues preventing payment.

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Prepare supplier statement reconciliation's as agreed with the AP Supervisor.

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Prepare and maintain metrics as agreed with the AP Supervisor

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General clerical duties to include filing and incoming/outgoing post.

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Assistance with Supplier payment runs.

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Supplier setups and amendments to existing accounts

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills

• Team player

• Organised

• Pro-active and acts on own initiative

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work to deadlines

• Strong attention to detail

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).

• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.

• 4 x Life Assurance.

• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme.

• Annual share save schemes.

• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Working within a fast paced, high volume Accounts Payable or Administrative role

• Proficient Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP) and Word user

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran