Accounts Payable Administrator

Confidential; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Solihull seeks an Accounts Payable Administrator on a temporary basis to join the busy Shared Services Finance team. The role focuses on accurate invoice processing, supplier query resolution, and maintaining strong financial controls.

You will handle workflow, PO matching, and reconciliation tasks, while supporting month-end activities and data integrity. The position offers Monday–Friday hours and pays £13.85–£14.36 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or finance administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed service levels.
• Validate invoice details and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts where applicable.
• Respond to supplier and internal queries via email and telephone; manage shared AP mailboxes.

Tools

SAP

Ariba

VIM

Job description

Accounts Payable Administrator

Location: Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2 AA

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Pay Rate: £13.85 - £14.36 per hour

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (3 Months)

We're looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our busy Shared Services Finance team in Solihull on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a leading FMCG business, supporting a high-performing Accounts Payable function. You'll play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, queries are resolved efficiently, and financial controls are maintained to the highest standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

Invoice Processing

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed service levels.
• Validate invoice details and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor invoice workflow queues and resolve processing exceptions.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts where applicable.

Supplier & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to supplier and internal customer queries via email and telephone.
• Manage shared Accounts Payable mailboxes, ensuring prompt responses.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes and reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.

Administrative & Team Support

• Support data cleansing, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with Accounts Payable projects as required.
• Carry out general administrative tasks to support the wider finance team.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within Finance or Accounts Payable.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Experience using SAP, Ariba, VIM, or other ERP systems would be beneficial.
• Understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (P2 P) processes and supplier management.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Positive, professional, and proactive.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident problem solver with a customer-focused approach.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new systems and processes.
• A supportive team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent service.

What’s in It for You?

• Gain valuable experience with one of the UK's leading FMCG organisations.
• Develop your Accounts Payable and finance administration skills.
• Gain exposure to SAP and Shared Services operations.
• Work within a collaborative, supportive, and professional team.
• Enhance your experience in a fast-paced finance environment with opportunities to broaden your knowledge.

If you're looking to build on your finance administration experience and want to join a supportive team where your contribution will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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