Senior Accounts Payable Specialist | Manchester, UK

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Why join us?

Join a high-performing Financial Shared Services team where you'll play a key role in keeping the engine running. This is a hands-on, fast-paced environment where accuracy, ownership and continuous improvement really matter. You'll get exposure to complex, high-volume AP operations, the opportunity to support and guide others, and the chance to make a genuine impact on processes and performance.

All within a collaborative hybrid setup in Manchester.

Responsibilities

You'll take ownership of day-to-day Accounts Payable activity in a high-volume environment, ensuring invoices (PO, Non-PO and expenses) are processed accurately and within SLA. You'll manage shared inboxes and workflows, resolve complex supplier and payment queries, and handle urgent or time-critical payments with the right controls in place.

Building considerable relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers will be key to keeping everything running smoothly.

Alongside this, you'll support the AP Manager with operational oversight by helping with reporting, KPI tracking and driving improvements across processes. You'll also play a key role in supporting and guiding junior team members, delivering training where needed, and ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements.

Month-end activities such as reconciliations and aged creditor reviews will also fall within your remit.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Proven experience in a high-volume, multi-entity Accounts Payable environment
• Considerable Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and IF formulas)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Self-starter with a solution-focused mindset

Desirable

• Experience using Esker or similar AP automation tools
• Experience working within a "No PO, No Pay" environment
• Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
• Exposure to month-end processes including reconciliations and reporting
• Experience working in a shared services environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway.

You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

#LI-Hybrid