Accounts Payable

KennedyPearce Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KennedyPearce Consulting is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support US operations within a growing international organisation. The role offers a 6-month contract with hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home) and a chance to impact supplier relationships and cash flow.

We require 3–5 years in AP, strong ERP/Excel proficiency, and excellent communication skills to work with internal and external stakeholders across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in accounts payable or similar finance ops role.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, invoicing, reconciliations and approvals.
• Proficient in ERP/accounting systems and Excel.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in hybrid work.
• Willingness to work with US operations on a 6-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable process from invoice processing to payment.
• Code, obtain approvals, reconcile and support payment runs.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle AP queries with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Maintain supplier records and assist with onboarding and compliance.
• Support month-end activities including accruals and ageing.
• Identify issues affecting suppliers, cash flow or operations and escalate.
• Drive process improvements and collaborate across finance and ops teams.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Reconciliations

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organised, multi-tasking

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support US operations within a growing international organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong AP experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can confidently manage the end-to-end accounts payable process. This role is a 6 month contract and it requires 2-3 days in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, reconciliations and payment support.
• Ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, with the correct documentation and approvals.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Manage invoice, coding and payment queries with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support payment runs and prioritise urgent payments where required to minimise operational disruption.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and assist with vendor onboarding and compliance checks.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals, AP ageing and reconciliations.
• Identify and elevate issues that could impact suppliers, cash flow or business operations.
• Contribute to improving AP processes, controls and efficiencies while building strong relationships across finance and operational teams.

About You

• 3-5 years' experience in accounts payable, transactional finance or a similar finance operations role.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice coding, reconciliations, payment workflows and financial controls.
• Proficient in ERP/accounting systems and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Well organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment while collaborating effectively with remote teams.

What's on Offer

• Fixed-term contract with a growing international organisation.
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days from home).
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced US finance and operations teams.
• A role with genuine ownership and a direct impact on business operations, supplier relationships and financial performance.