Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

Thetrupgrade; Golborne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Finance Shared Service Team. This role is vital for ensuring smooth operations, involving the accurate processing of invoices and compliance with financial policies. The company fosters a collaborative environment, focusing on employee development and work-life balance. With a commitment to innovation and a diverse workforce, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying generous benefits, including holidays, bonuses, and professional growth opportunities. If you have a passion for finance and excellent communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Retail discounts and cashback

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably in a Shared Services environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and input vendor invoices into Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations and Accounts Payable policies.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Client and customer service skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Strong academic record in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Office products

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

Job Location: Stonecross

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to work within the Finance Shared Service Team in Wigan - WA3 3JD.

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.

We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.

A day in the life of a Murphy Accounts Payable Specialist

• Review, verify and input all vendor invoices/debit notes into Microsoft Dynamics 365 (MSD365) with purchase order invoices approved via three way match and non-purchase order invoices approved by authorised individuals
• Accurate processing of sub-contractor invoices/applications in line with the Construction Industry Scheme process
• Gather all purchase card statements, verify receipts and process
• Ensure all invoices are paid correctly
• Raise payments and liaise with relevant departments
• Reconcile vendor statements to Accounts Payable ledger and resolve any queries
• Deal with all queries raised promptly and professionally
• Ensure compliance to local statutory regulations and adherence to all Accounts Payable policies
• Ensure reporting and reconciliations are completed in an accurate and timely manner and per Group Timetable
• Prepare reports and analysis as required
• Assist with new process implementations

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably in a Shared Services environment
• Excellent client and customer service skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• Must have strong academic record and experience in Finance
• You will need to be a good communicator with the ability to present and explain financial information to all levels of management with a high standard of written skills.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and strong analytical skills
• Able to adapt style of communication depending on the audience and the nature of the information being communicated

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960464 to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.