Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Walters UK; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent convenience retailer in the UK is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for its Greater Manchester office. In this role, you will manage invoice processing, supplier relationships, and maintain compliance with financial policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts payable, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative finance team with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounts payable role within a shared services environment.
• Ability to deliver high standards of customer service both verbally and in writing.
• Strong academic background coupled with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices with precision and maintain accurate records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and monitor month-end activities.
• Manage accounts payable accounts and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Invoice processing

Reconciliation activities

Supplier account management

Cross-functional collaboration

Client-facing skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Relevant experience in finance or accounting roles

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a thriving transactional finance team in Greater Manchester. This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive and knowledgeable group, where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be highly valued. You will play a key part in ensuring invoices are processed efficiently and payments are made on time, contributing directly to the smooth running of the organisation's financial operations. With access to extensive training opportunities, f

As an Accounts Payable Specialist based in Greater Manchester, you will become an integral member of a dedicated finance team focused on delivering exceptional service both internally and externally. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve processing invoices with precision, maintaining accurate records in the accounting system, reconciling supplier statements, monitoring month-end activities, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating closely with colleagues across departments. Success in this role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key duties will include:

• Manage allocated accounts payable accounts with careful adherence to policies and compliance requirements while maintaining regular communication with vendors via phone and email.
• Process both non-purchase order and purchase order invoices for payment, ensuring all documentation is accurately posted and coded within the accounting system.
• Handle routine accounts payable tasks as assigned by the Team Leader, demonstrating reliability in completing daily responsibilities.
• Maintain the vendor master database with up-to-date information to ensure seamless transactions and accurate records.
• Perform reconciliation activities including payments controls, pre-disbursement checks, direct debit monitoring, balance sheet account reconciliations, and monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Monitor month-end activities related to accounts payable processes to ensure deadlines are met and reporting is accurate.

The ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Specialist position will bring proven experience from previous roles involving invoice processing, reconciliation activities, supplier account management, and cross-functional collaboration. Your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly-both verbally and in writing-will set you apart as someone who can build trust with colleagues at all levels. A solid foundation in MS Office applications will enable you to manage data efficiently while your analytical mindset ensures accuracy throughout all aspects of your work.

You will also has experience in the following:

• Demonstrated experience in an accounts payable role within a shared services or similar environment where accuracy and timeliness are essential.
• Excellent client-facing skills with a proven ability to deliver high standards of customer service both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office products including Excel for data management and reporting purposes.
• A strong academic background coupled with relevant experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Outstanding communication skills enabling you to present financial information clearly to colleagues at all levels of management.
• Well-developed interpersonal abilities that foster positive working relationships within teams as well as with external suppliers.

This organisation stands out as one of the UK's leading independent convenience retailers with established partnerships across global brands. With more than 50,000 colleagues operating over 6,600 sites worldwide.

If you are ready for your next step in finance within a collaborative team environment offering genuine career progression opportunities-this could be the perfect role for you!

Apply today by clicking on the link below-take your career further with this rewarding Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity.

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