Accounts Payable Executive

DERTOUR UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel services company in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable Executive to join their finance team. This role involves managing financial obligations, processing multi-currency supplier invoices, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in accounts payable, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software like Microsoft Dynamics. This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 office days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Experience in processing multi-currency payments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and manage payments.
• Reconcile holiday bookings with supplier invoices.
• Maintain records of accounts payable transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Ability to work in a team

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Accounts Payable Executive

Location: Didsbury

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid - minimum of 3 days in the office per week (Monday - Friday)

Carrier, a brand of DERTOUR UK are looking for an Accounts Payable Executive to join their team.

Carrier is a chic and sophisticated brand that embodies a world of beauty and elegance, and now is an ideal time to join this award‑winning team!

As one of the finest travel businesses in the luxury sector, they have been recognised as ‘Luxury Operator of the Year’ for the last six consecutive years, and are four‑time winners of ‘Luxury Team of the Year’, all voted for by industry experts.

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter or send directly to ![email protected]‑ or simply email ![email protected].

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Role Overview

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our small finance team on a full‑time basis. This position plays a vital role in managing our financial obligations, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, and supporting the smooth operation of our multi‑currency transactions. The successful candidate will work directly with and report to the Management Accountant, contributing to the overall efficiency and integrity of our accounts payable function.

Areas of Responsibility

• Process supplier invoices and ensure all payments are authorised in line with company policies.
• Manage payment runs, including multi‑currency payments (GBP, USD, EUR, and others as required).
• Reconcile holiday bookings with supplier invoices and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions and diligently reconcile supplier invoices to our Reservations system.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers to address queries and ensure efficient workflow.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of accounts payable processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
• Make decisions that prioritise the relationship with suppliers, considering both service excellence and profitability.

You Will Have:

Essential

• Proven experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Experience processing multi‑currency payments is essential, with bank uploads. Societe Generale is our current bank.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and processing.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently as required.

Desirable

• Experience within the travel industry would be beneficial but not a pre‑requisite.

Personal Qualities

• Can‑do approach, with an open, approachable and motivational style.
• Resilient and willingness to be flexible in your approach.

For more information on careers at Carrier, please visit: https://www.carrier.co.uk/design/careers/