Accounts Payable Specalist

Confidential; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ownership of AP

Career progression

Training & development

Supportive environment

Long-term stability

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of the end-to-end AP function within a growing finance team in Birmingham. You will process and code invoices, manage supplier statements, run payments, and resolve complex queries.

This hands-on role offers opportunity to improve processes, build strong supplier relationships, support month-end activities, and develop within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices accurately.
• Strong knowledge of supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end Accounts Payable processes from invoice receipt to payment.
• Code and process invoices, match to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage supplier statements and run regular payment runs.
• Resolve complex AP queries and maintain supplier accounts.
• Support month-end activities and identify process improvements.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

High Volume Invoices

Supplier Reconciliations

Payment Runs

Stakeholder Communication

Process Improvement

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a successful and growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong Purchase Ledger background who is looking for a varied role where they can take ownership of the AP function and make a genuine impact within the wider finance team.

You'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, from processing and coding invoices through to supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs and resolving complex queries. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, while maintaining strong relationships and ensuring agreed payment terms are met.

This is a hands-on role where you will have the opportunity to become a key point of contact for Accounts Payable, support month-end activities, identify discrepancies and contribute to improving processes across the function.

Skills Required

• Proven experience within Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger, with a strong understanding of the end-to-end AP process.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices accurately, including matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong knowledge of supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs and maintaining accurate supplier accounts.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with an interest in improving processes and creating greater efficiencies.
• A positive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to work independently while contributing to the wider finance team.

What You Will Receive

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with the opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation.
• A varied and hands-on role, giving you genuine ownership across the full Accounts Payable function.
• Career progression opportunities, with the chance to take on additional responsibility and develop further within Finance.
• Ongoing training and development, helping you strengthen your technical knowledge and broaden your finance experience.
• A supportive and friendly working environment, where your experience and contribution will be genuinely valued.
• Long-term stability, with the opportunity to build a successful career within an established business.

Summary

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist looking for a varied role where you can take ownership, build strong supplier relationships and contribute to process improvements, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.