Senior Intercompany Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Title: Senior Intercompany Accounts Payable Clerk          
Location: Manchester, UK.
Hybrid Working Policy – 2 days on site, 3 days WFH
 

As a Senior Intercompany Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a key role in managing complex intercompany accounts payable activities across multiple business entities. You'll ensure the accurate processing of invoices, timely payment of intercompany transactions, and effective reconciliation of balances while maintaining compliance with internal controls and financial policies. Acting as a senior member of the AP team, you'll provide expert support, drive process improvements, and serve as a trusted point of contact for stakeholders across the business.

What you will get:

• An agile dynamic working culture 
• An inclusive and ethical workplace 
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance 
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location. The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits 

What you will do

• Processes intercompany invoices, debit notes and credit notes accurately and in accordance with company policies and service‑level agreements.
• Ensures correct GL coding, tax treatment, and alignment with intercompany agreements or purchase orders.
• Performs monthly intercompany AP reconciliations and ensures balances match with counterpart AR teams.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies before month‑end deadlines.
• Acts as a senior point of contact for intercompany AP queries from internal teams, auditors, and global finance partners
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards.
• Supports the AP Manager with KPI tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for
 

• Strong understanding of intercompany accounting and AP processes
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict month‑end deadlines
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations)
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving ability

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.