Accounts Payable Analyst

About BLAST

At BLAST, we’re all about creating extraordinary live and digital experiences — from arena-packing esports tournaments to unforgettable content that engages fans around the globe. We Make It Bold by challenging the norm and delivering fresh, creative formats that redefine what’s possible in the industry. We Make It Together by building close, collaborative partnerships with world-leading game publishers and brands to produce truly world-class results. And we Make It Happen by bringing energy, precision, and a problem-solving mindset to everything we do — across games like Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, and Fortnite.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and share our passion for pushing boundaries, we’d love to hear from you.

The role

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented AP Analyst to join our Finance team. Reporting to the FinOps Manager, you will take ownership of the company's accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments across a global portfolio of suppliers, vendors and event partners. This is a hands-on role with real visibility across the business you will work closely with commercial, legal and senior leadership to manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in our payables processes

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable ledger, ensuring all supplier invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Review, code and post invoices across multiple cost centres and entities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors and event partners to ensure smooth payment operations
• Prepare and process payment runs, including BACS, international wires and multi-currency transactions
• Monitor and report on aged creditors, providing regular cash flow forecasts to the FinOps Manager
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and purchase order queries efficiently, escalating where necessary
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and ensure accurate allocation of all payments
• Work with the commercial and legal teams on contract terms related to payment schedules and vendor agreements
• Support month-end close processes, including preparation of AP reports and accruals

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in an accounts payable or purchase ledger role, ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end AP process, from invoice receipt and coding through to payment and supplier reconciliation
• Excellent communication skills — confident and professional when engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all level
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (experience with SAP Business one, NetSuite or similar ERP systems a strong advantage)
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively under pressure
  

Desirable

• Experience in the media, entertainment, sports or technology sectors
• Exposure to multi-currency invoicing and international clients
• Part-qualified or qualified in AAT, CICM or equivalent
• Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM platform

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension and Health Insurance
• Awesome central office in the centre of London
• Team building and social events
• Team breakfasts, snacks and sodas
• Company trips (March 2026 we all went to Berlin and had a BLAST)