Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pay rate: £13.85 per hour PAYE

Duration: Till the end of the year

Hours: 35 per week (9:00am–5:00pm, 1‑hour lunch)

Working Pattern: Monday–Wednesday office‑based; Thursday–Friday working from home

Job Purpose

To ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices while proactively resolving P2P issues and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role plays a key part in achieving KPI targets, enhancing supplier satisfaction, and supporting an efficient end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) process.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices accurately in a timely manner.
• Handle stakeholder and supplier escalations relating to invoices, ensuring all queries are managed promptly and professionally.
• Complete key supplier statement reconciliations and take necessary corrective action.
• Assist with the creation and amendment of supplier master data, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and expected resolution timelines.
• Support the business via Teams, email, and telephone to resolve P2P‑related questions, updates, and issues efficiently.
• Partner with the Procurement team to support a smooth and compliant end‑to‑end P2P process.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams across the organisation.
• Perform ad‑hoc tasks as required

Essential Requirements

• Experience of processing Accounts Payable invoices in multiple currencies
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a collaborative working style.
• Positive, flexible, and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable Requirements

• Good IT proficiency, including SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Accounting qualification (HNC, HND, AAT, degree, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures.