Purchase to Pay Accountant

Join our dynamic team at LNG Grain as a Purchase to pay Accountant.

The role will be leading the Purchase-to-Pay (PtP) cycle of the Grain Isle facility and JV group companies (~GBP300m revenue, ~£1.1bn assets, ~250 employees) and to ensure it is carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with best practice.

To ensure right-first-time purchasing, accurate invoice processing, compliant payments and optimised working capital. Lead the configuration, implementation, operation and continuous improvement of PtP processes within the Tier 2 ERP (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite), embedding strong controls, data integrity and audit readiness consistent with private-equity governance.

You will partner with Procurement, Operations/Engineering, Stores, and Finance to translate operational needs (maintenance, outages, projects, spares) into well-controlled purchasing and timely supplier payments, while delivering clear visibility of spend, liabilities, and cash requirements., This role is based from our world-class facility in the Isle of Grain, Kent, and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home, with the expectation of being in the office at least 3 times a week. Please note, due to the location of the site you must have a full UK driving licence and car to be able to travel to site., Define, operate, and continuously improve the end to end PtP process (requisition PO receipt invoice payment reporting

• ) Maintain clear SOPs, RACI, and close calendar for AP accruals, GRNI clearing and supplier payment run
• s Enforce Delegation of Authority (DoA) for approvals and embed independent verification control
• s Own vendor master data standards (naming, tax/VAT details, bank accounts, payment terms, categories)
• . Execute supplier onboarding controls: KYC, bank detail verification, sanctions checks, conflicts of interest, GDPR complianc
• e Prevent duplicates and maintain data quality through periodic reviews and change contro
• l Ensure all spend follows PO-before-commitment policy (exceptions tightly controlled
• ) Configure and maintain ERP approval workflows, budget checks, and coding (GL, cost centre, project/site
• ) Achieve high three way match rates (PO, receipt, invoice); minimise manual overrides and ensure documented justificatio
• n Plan and run payment cycles (BACS/Faster Payments), ensuring approvals, segregation of duties, and secure bank file handlin
• g Issue remittances; manage supplier queries/escalations and maintain positive supplier relationship
• s Align payment timing to working capital targets (DPO), early payment discounts, and cash flow forecast
• s Configure PtP modules: vendor master, PO policies, approval workflows, matching rules, tax codes, payment terms, and bank integration
• s Lead data migration/cleansing (vendors, open POs, GRNs, AP open items) and validate with trial balances/recon
• s Develop and run UAT/test scripts for PtP scenarios; log defects and sign off fixes; create user guides and deliver trainin
• g Increase automation (recurring POs, service entry sheets, supplier portal/e invoicing, exception rules
• ) Map and streamline PtP processes; deliver improvements (supplier portal, e invoicing, touchless matching, dynamic discounting)
• . Standardise templates and introduce exception KPIs; reduce manual interventions and cycle times
• . Contribute to broader finance transformation and private equity value creation initiatives
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Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in NetSuite?, At least five years end-to-end PtP/AP experience in complex, operational businesse

• s Experience of PE reporting environment and/or US Corporate reporting requirements preferre
• d Experience of working in a SME scaled business and large company environment
• s Strong understanding of UK VAT rules and invoice compliance; confident in matching, coding, and AP/GL reconciliations
• . Hands-on experience with integrated business software (Tier 2) finance/procurement modules including its design, implementation and operatio
• n Experience with OCR/e-invoicing and supplier portal
• s Strong internal control perspective and ability to identify and implement improvements to processes and procedure
• s Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, data validation) and disciplined reconciliation mindse
• t Familiarity with capital projects / capex governanc
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A competitive salary between £42,781 - £50,738 per annum- dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.