Senior Payments Analyst - FTC Job Description: Our European Finance Operations team is responsible for delivering transactional processing services across Europe, covering Purchase to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), and Record to Report (R2R). The P2P team play a key role in supporting the current and future needs of the business. The P2P Analyst is responsible for supporting the end-to-end Purchase to Pay process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and driving process improvements. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with internal controls and delivering a high standard of service to both internal and external stakeholders. This role is well-suited to individuals with a background in finance and procurement, strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to manage high volumes of transactions with accuracy and efficiency. As we continue to grow, this role is vital in supporting our expansion and ensuring all activities are aligned with our strategic goals. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience through collaboration, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation. This role is hybrid and based 3 days in our Newcastle office. Key Responsibilities: Process supplier invoices and credit notes, in line with company policies and procedures Manage supplier queries and resolve discrepancies in a professional and timely manner Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items Monitor and resolve SNOW tickets - Support month-end close activities - Support with GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) - Identify and contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy - Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements - Support business initiatives and testing - Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including Blackline - Prioritise tasks to meet "Payments on Time" targets and other key performance indicators (KPIs). - Provide training to buyers and the wider business to drive the right behaviours LI-VM1 Function: Finance Operations Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Newcastle Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.