Accounts Payable Coordinator

Lucy Walker Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,956 - 31,724; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator for a full-time role in Greater Leeds. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in accounts payable processes, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Enjoy a hybrid working environment and the opportunity to work with a global leader in the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar Finance or Purchase Ledger role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently process a high volume of supplier invoices with precision.
• Verify and reconcile supplier statements to ensure accurate financial records.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors to maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Familiarity with SAP

Excel (vlookups and pivot tables)

AAT qualifications

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

AAT qualification or desire to gain AAT

Tools

SAP

Excel

Sage

Xero

Job description

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Associate Consultant at Lucy Walker Recruitment

Title: Accounts Payable Coordinator

Location: Greater Leeds - Onsite Parking and Hybrid Working.

Salary: up to £28,840

We are a recruiting on behalf of a global leader within the FMCG sector. With a strong commitment to excellence, our client has a renowned reputation for quality and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent Accounts Payable Coordinator to join their Finance team on a full-time basis.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function. You will be responsible for maintaining accuracy in invoice processing, verifying and reconciling supplier statements, and ensuring timely payments to maintain strong relationships with vendors. Collaboration across departments is essential, as you will work closely with colleagues throughout the organization to resolve queries and lead sessions on our expense management systems.

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Coordinator:

• Invoice Processing: Efficiently process a high volume (150+ per day) of supplier invoices with precision and accuracy.
• Verification & Reconciliation: Verify and reconcile supplier statements to ensure accurate financial records.
• Payment Management: Ensure timely payments to vendors to maintain positive relationships.
• Expenditure Monitoring: Track and monitor company expenditures, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Purchase Ledger Maintenance: Keep accurate and up-to-date records within the purchase ledger.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to ensure smooth financial operations and resolve any process queries.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar Finance or Purchase Ledger role.
• Familiarity with SAP and Excel (vlookups and pivot tables), or other finance systems such as Sage or Xero, is advantageous, though training will be provided as necessary.
• AAT qualifications or the desire to gain an AAT.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• The ability to handle financial data with confidentiality and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

If you have the skills and experience outlined above, please submit your CV now to be considered. Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every individual. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume your application is unsuccessful.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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