A well-established UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing high-volume transactional processes.
The successful candidate will support the smooth running of the accounts payable function, ensuring supplier payments, expenses, and financial transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
The Role
Working within the wider finance operations team, responsibilities will include:
Reviewing and validating supplier invoices within a purchase-to-pay system
Processing invoices and ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is in place
Handling supplier and internal stakeholder queries professionally and efficiently
Assisting with timely purchase order and invoice management
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Preparing payment runs for authorisation
Processing domestic and international payments
Reviewing employee expenses and company card submissions in line with policy
Supporting administration and user guidance for finance systems
Assisting with training users on expense and procurement processes
Supporting wider finance administration activities when required
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable or finance operations function
Experience using purchase-to-pay or invoice management systems
Strong reconciliation and invoice matching skills
Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment
Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external suppliers
A proactive and collaborative approach to workExperience processing foreign currency payments and exposure to systems such as Coupa or Microsoft Business Central would be advantageous but not essential.
What's on Offer
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work within a collaborative finance team
Supportive and values-driven working culture
Exposure to high-volume finance operations and international transactions