Accounts Payable Administrator

Staffline; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator for a fixed-term contract in High Wycombe. The role is hybrid with remote Thursday and Friday and offers a salary of £30,000 - £32,000 pro rata.

You will join a busy finance team supporting multiple UK sites. You will process invoices and credit notes, investigate and resolve supplier queries, reconcile supplier statements, and support month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices and credit notes.
• Ability to resolve supplier queries accurately.
• Experience coordinating across multiple sites is beneficial.
• SAP experience desirable; strong Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage a high volume of invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Investigate and resolve supplier queries relating to invoices and payments.
• Work with multiple UK sites to ensure timely approvals and payments.
• Maintain supplier records and reconcile supplier statements.
• Support month-end activities and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Invoice processing

Supplier queries handling

Multi-site coordination

SAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Accounts Payable Administrator

Fixed Term Contract (Until April 2027)

High Wycombe

Hybrid Working (Remote Thursday & Friday)

£30,000 - £32,000 (Pro Rata Equivalent)

About the Company

Our client is a well-known UK food manufacturer, operating from multiple locations nationwide. Due to continued business requirements, they are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join their finance team on a fixed-term basis until April 2027.

Responsibilities - Accounts Payable Administrator

• Processing and managing a high volume of invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Investigating and resolving supplier queries relating to invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.
• Working closely with multiple UK sites to ensure invoice approvals and payment processes are completed within agreed timescales.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and account information.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding issues.
• Liaising with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers via phone and email.
• Supporting month-end activities and assisting the wider finance team where required.
• Ensuring all accounts payable processes comply with company policies and procedures.

Experience / Qualifications - Accounts Payable Administrator

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger environment.
• Experience handling supplier queries relating to invoices and credit notes.
• Strong communication skills with excellent telephone and email etiquette.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with stakeholders across multiple sites would be advantageous.
• SAP experience is desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include

Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Assistant, Finance Assistant (AP), Purchase Ledger Administrator, Accounts Assistant, AP Administrator, Finance Administrator, Supplier Accounts Coordinator, or Accounts Payable Specialist.