Company Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.
Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D; centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.
This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.
Job Description
Job Opportunity:
Be part of a growing Global Finance Shared Services team at Smiths Detection,
where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring smooth and efficient Accounts Payable operations. As a Senior Specialist, you’ll take ownership of complex AP activities, act as a go‑to expert for the team, and help drive accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across invoice processing.
What you will be doing:
Financial Operations & Reconciliations
Independently manage end‑to‑end AP processes (PO & Non‑PO invoices) for assigned entities
Review and guide processing of complex and high-value invoices, ensuring compliance and accuracy
Perform and review GR/IR, vendor and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies with stakeholders
Review accruals, journals and support month-end close activities
Monitor parked invoices and intercompany transactions, ensuring timely resolution
Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies and audit requirements
Invoice Processing & Stakeholder Management
Process invoices in SAP with a robust focus on accuracy, tim