Accounts Payable Associate

Jobtailor; Billericay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist in the United Kingdom to join a high-volume finance team. You will process SG&A and trade invoices, prepare expense runs, and ensure accurate coding and approvals in line with company policies.

The role requires 2+ years in Accounts Payable, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-focused mindset. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to maintain timely payments and robust audit trails.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of accounting procedures, bookkeeping principles, and payable accounting.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work well in a team or independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of SG&A and Trade invoices accurately for different entities.
• Prepare employee expenses payment runs.
• Review invoices for completeness, correct coding, approvals, and compliance with policies.
• Handle supplier payment queries, overdue invoices, or statement discrepancies.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing differences, and missing documentation.
• Prepare and review payment runs according to payment schedules.
• Assist in managing supplier relationships and resolving payment issues.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Communicate with suppliers to request missing invoices or statements for accurate reconciliation.
• Monitor aged payables and resolve overdue balances.
• Create audit trails by documenting reconciliations for future reference.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

• Process high volumes of SG&A and Trade invoices accurately for different entities.
• Preparation of employee expenses payment runs.
• Review invoices for completeness, correct coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Handle queries from suppliers regarding payments, overdue invoices, or statement discrepancies.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing differences, quantity variances, and missing documentation.
• Prepare and review payment runs in accordance with payment schedules.
• Assist in managing supplier relationships and resolving payment-related issues.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Actively communicate with suppliers to request missing invoices, account statements, or any additional financial information needed for accurate reconciliation.
• Monitor aged payables and proactively resolve overdue balances.
• Assist in creating audit trails by ensuring all reconciliations are well-documented and accessible for future reference.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• A working knowledge of accounting procedures, bookkeeping principles, and payable accounting.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to identify discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Works well within a team or on an individual basis.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, and supplier relationship management, while ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Experience
• Invoice Processing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Proficiency With Excel

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Invoice Processing
• Payment Runs
• Reconciliation
• Accounting Procedures
• Bookkeeping Principles

Soft Skills

• Attention To Detail
• Strong Communication Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Proactive
• Teamwork

Industry Keywords

• SG&A Invoices
• Trade Invoices
• Compliance
• Aged Payables
• Financial Information