Accounts Payable Senior

Michael Page Finance; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Study support

25 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking an Accounts Payable Senior in Stockport to oversee subcontractor payments, ensure accuracy, and keep payment schedules current. You will coordinate with internal teams to enforce payment policies and prepare reports for the finance department.

The role emphasizes timely processing, audit support, and process improvements, with an annual bonus and study support included in the package.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing payments.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Good communication skills for liaising with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile payment records and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Maintain up-to-date payment schedules and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with payment policies.
• Provide detailed payment reports to the finance department.
• Support audits by preparing relevant financial data.
• Respond to subcontractor queries regarding payment issues.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance payment operations.

Skills

Payments management

Attention to detail

Excel

Accounting software

Communication

Education

Willingness to pursue further study (study support provided)

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

As a Accounts Payable Senior in Stockport, you'll play a vital role ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time. Your work will help keep financial operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Client Details

This company operates within the construction sector and is based in Stockport.

Description

• Process and manage subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile payment records and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Maintain up-to-date payment schedules and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with payment policies.
• Provide detailed payment reports to the finance department.
• Support audits by preparing relevant financial data.
• Respond to subcontractor queries regarding payment issues.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance payment operations.

Profile

A successful Accounts Payable Senior should have:

• Experience in managing payments.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Good communication skills for liaising with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Relevant qualifications or a willingness to pursue further study (study support provided).

Job Offer

• Salary between £30,000 and £35,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Annual bonus of £1,000.
• Study support to aid professional development.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.