Senior Accounts Payable Analyst - 9 Month FTC

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.  

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy. 

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.  Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.   

We’ll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now – let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for… 

 The Finance Operations team is made of the credit and collections team, Purchase to Pay team and the data

and insight team.

• Retailer cash collections of c £40m per week
• The accurate and timely distribution of c 25k invoices per week

• Managing and monitoring credit exposure to minimise bad debt risk

• Ensure business adherence to the credit policy

• Ensuring all suppliers are paid accurately and in a timely fashion

• Ensure business adherence to the P2P policy

• Ensure all business expenses are paid to employees in a timely fashion and in line with policy

• Ensure retailer master data in up to date

• Ensure SAP entries are audited and validated

A bit about the role 

• The Purchase to Pay Function is immensely important as it controls a significant amount of the

company’s outbound payments.

• Reporting to the purchase to pay manager, responsible for supporting an efficient and controlled

purchase to pay process.

• Responsible for the accounts payable operations of Allwyn entertainment Limited (AEL)

• Overseeing the safeguarding of the company’s cash

• Ensuring a robust control environment exists and driving continuous process improvements &

efficiencies.

What you’ll be doing 

•  Assisting the Purchases to Pay team and their Day-to-day operations / projects

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process
• First point of contact for escalations internal and external and query resolution.

• Resolve price difference / receipting queries with buyers/procurement as necessary.

• Supervise the AP Shared Mailbox to ensure all emails are responded to appropriately.

• Workflow improvement and implementing changes to enhance AP efficiency and accuracy.

• Streamline processes to ensure successful 1st time match rates.

• Invoice processing -3-way matching. (as required).

• Managing all vendor related payments.

• Weekly and payment runs, ensuring all invoices are approved and ready for payment

• Responsible for the processing and clear down of DD/SO transactions.

• Observation of internal controls to ensure compliance.

• Supporting the company’s Travel and Expense Policy and Expense system (CONCUR) - Including

reporting and Audit requirements.

• Ensuring the AP SLAs and targets are met.

• Supporting the AP month end close process and reporting requirements.

• Review current procedures and recommend process improvements.

• Vendor account reconciliations.

• Supporting cost management and reporting.

• Key internal and external stakeholder relationships

What experience we’re looking for 

•  Experience in purchase to pay operations.

• End to end knowledge of the P2P process and AP best practices.

• Full appreciation of the purchase order system and how it underpins control.

• Able to naturally lead the improvement of processes and controls.

• Able to forge strong relationships across the business.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence to provide constructive challenges where necessary

• Experience and knowledge of SAP.

• Ability to analyse and interpret data effectively.

• Advanced excel skills.

• Must be self-motivated and self-starting with ability to multi-task and effectively manage own

workload.

• Strives for excellence and continuous improvement with high attention to detail.

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Improve and maximise productivity and reduce inefficiencies

• Drive better results through efficient practice

• Improve AP processing times and query resolution

• Key reporting deadlines achieved

• Improved KPI’s

• Prompt and accurate balance sheet reconciliation

 About us 

At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet. 

• Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.  
• Giving back – Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license. 
• Sustainability – Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We’ve already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we’re working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date. 
• Empowering every voice – We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes.  Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins.. 

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre 

At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they’re winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities. 

Benefits 

• Company Bonus Scheme 
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5% 
• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays) 
• Single Private Health Cover 
• Complimentary Private Medical 
• Income Protection  
• Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.