Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary The AP/AR Operations serves as the connection between the site and the Shared Services team in India. The position is responsible for driving resolution of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable issues, with a strong focus on invoice discrepancies, three‑way match challenges, intercompany activity, paying suppliers on time, and supporting sites through the transition to Shared Services. This is a hands‑on, mid‑level role requiring prior experience in full‑cycle AP and familiarity with Shared Services environments. Success in this role depends on the ability to proactively manage issues, collaborate across time zones, and drive problems through to sustainable resolution—not temporary fixes.
Job Responsibilities Accounts Payable Serve as the AP point of contact between site teams and Shared Services
Drive resolution of three‑way match issues (PO, Goods Receipt, Invoice)
Manage and resolve blocked, pending, and queried invoices
Support full AP lifecycle processing, from invoice receipt through payment
Assist with month‑end close activities, including prioritization of critical and intercompany invoices
Identify recurring AP issues and partner with stakeholders to implement long‑term solutions
Support AP stabilization as additional sites transition to Shared Services




Accounts Receivable Support AR issue resolution, including payment application, dispute management, and reconciliations
Coordinate with sites and Shared Services to resolve customer and intercompany discrepancies
Assist in improving accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of AR processing
Liaison, Transition & Communication Act as the central escalation point for AP/AR issues across four sites
Support sites during Shared Services transition phases, including knowledge transfer and issue management
Coordinate effectively across multiple time zones, including India‑based Shared Services
Facilitate clear ownership, communication, and follow‑up between sites and Shared Services
Help reduce rework and repeated escalations through process clarity and accountability
Process Improvement & Controls Identify process gaps contributing to delays, errors, or recurring issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives tied to Shared Services effectiveness Help maintain compliance with internal controls and finance policies
Improve visibility to support accurate cash forecasting and reporting
Job Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent relevant experience
1-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with hands‑on full‑cycle AP exposure
Strong understanding of three‑way matching and procure‑to‑pay processes
Prior experience working with Shared Services or offshore teams is a plus
Experience with intercompany transactions and issue resolution
ERP system experience (Baan/LN/Infor, Oracle, ISP/Tradeshift Pay or similar)




Skills & Competencies Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills
Ability to drive issues to resolution across multiple stakeholders
Effective communicator across functions, regions, and time zones
Organized and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable supporting change
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Language Requirements English and Spanish fluency required
What Success Looks Like Reduced AP and AR backlogs
Faster, sustainable resolution of invoice and payment issues
Smooth transition and stabilization of additional sites into Shared Services
Improved collaboration between sites and Shared Services
Increased accuracy and visibility for cash reporting and forecasting
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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