Product Owner

We&aposre looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what&aposs important to them.

What does Access offer you

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We&aposll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days taking you to 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you&aposll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We&aposre an organisation that likes to give back, so you&aposll also have three charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

About you:

You are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for driving products and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making impactful decisions that contribute to delivering exceptional products.

Position Summary:

As a Product Owner, you will lead the development and execution of product initiatives, acting as the main link between business stakeholders and development teams. You will ensure that the team delivers high quality products by guiding the agile development process and aligning the product vision with business goals.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Act as the main bridge between business and technical teams, aligning product vision, gathering requirements, managing expectations, and ensuring successful delivery.
• Define and prioritize the product backlog, write user stories, lead sprint planning/reviews, manage release planning, and proactively address risks.
• Leverage modern tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to gather/analyze requirements efficiently and communicate effectively with AI for optimal outcomes.
• Conduct market research, analyze competitors, collaborate with UX/UI teams, and monitor key metrics to guide data-driven product improvements.

Your skills and experiences might also include:

• 4+ years&apos experience in product management with strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and full product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders, translate business needs into technical requirements, and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Skilled in data-driven decision-making, addressing complex challenges, and leveraging insights for product improvements.
• Familiar with design principles and experienced in partnering with UX/UI teams to deliver user-centered products.

Pay & Bill Services Expertise

• Hands-on experience with salary calculations, bonuses, reimbursements, payroll processing, tax deductions, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, vendor payments, and purchase-to-pay workflows.
• Skilled in timesheet systems, project billing, hourly rate management, and expense reimbursement processes.
• Experienced in budget tracking, cost allocation, and financial monitoring across departments and projects.

Critical Thinking & Attention to Detail

• Strong attention to detail with expertise in data validation, reconciliation, and identifying discrepancies in financial transactions.
• Skilled in resolving complex payment, billing, and system issues through logical reasoning.
• Experienced in designing approval workflows, ensuring compliance, and supporting audit preparation with proper documentation.
• Proven ability to streamline workflows, reduce manual errors, and improve overall financial efficiency.

What are we all about

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology, we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace.

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you&aposre excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn&apost align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you Let&aposs make a difference together.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.