Accounts Payable Assistant 12-Month FTC

Synthomer is an innovative and differentiated global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. The Group is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water-based polymers and has leadership positions in many markets. Our polymers help customers create innovative new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles, paper and nitrile medical gloves.

With the acquisition of Eastman Adhesive Resins in 2022 and Omnova Solutions in 2020, Synthomer grew its global manufacturing network, expanded its product portfolio and boosted its geographical presence, allowing it to better serve over 6000 customers around the world. Synthomer has its operational headquarters in London, UK, and provides customer-focused services from regional centres in Harlow, UK; Marl, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beachwood, Ohio, USA. It employs more than 5000 employees across over 40 sites and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Purpose of Role

This role offers variety, collaboration, and the chance to work across multiple countries, currencies, and VAT regimes. If you love problem‑solving, accuracy, and keeping things running smoothly, you’ll feel right at home here.

✨ What You’ll Do

• Process high volumes of invoices for several European entities
• Manage AP mailboxes and resolve supplier queries
• Work closely with colleagues across Europe to gather data and approvals
• Handle internal and external queries by email and phone
• Collaborate with multiple departments to resolve vendor issues
• Follow company policies and support wider Shared Service Centre activities

🎯 What You’ll Bring

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• 2+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Experience with SAP is a strong advantage
• A proactive, organised, and customer‑focused mindset

🚀 Why This Role?

You’ll join a supportive, international team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn. If you enjoy working with people, numbers, and processes—and want to grow your finance career—this is a fantastic next step.

🌍 Global Benefits Overview

• 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• 💙 Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

📍 Location & Working Pattern

This role is based at our European Shared Service Centre in Harlow, where collaboration and team synergy are at the heart of how we work. We require team members to be on-site at least four days per week to support this dynamic environment.

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“At Synthomer we value the difference everyone brings to work, and we are committed to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, where people are supported to make their best contribution in creating a vibrant and successful business”