Accounts Payable Automation Specialist Location: Manchester Hybrid Working Policy Today Lonza is a global leader in life sciences. We are more than 15,000 employees in more than 100 locations around the world. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. Role Purpose: We are looking to recruit an experienced AP Automation Analyst to work in a shared service centre in Manchester within the Processing team as part of a larger Accounts Payable function. Reporting into an Accounts Payable Team Lead you will be responsible for supporting with the incoming invoices submission system, participating in testing for new processes and will be a key team member of the processing team . Accounts Payable experience along with SAP experience is essential. Key responsibilities: Timely answering queries on the Invoicetrack system; Manage access to IVT system. Timely and accurate answering of Accounts Payable-related queries; Assisting the team lead in achieving the target automation percentage; Establish effective working relationships with both internal departments and vendors; Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices; Work with team leader/OE on process improvements Collaborate with colleagues from NOAM and APAC with the same role Key requirements: Proven experience in AP processes. Strong understanding of AP automation tools Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) Experience in supporting or leading AP automation projects, including testing and deployment Experience with lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus (Lean, Six Sigma) What you will get: An agile career and dynamic working culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Hybrid working policy – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH A variety of benefits tailored to Manchester Access to our global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference. Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.