Accounts Payable Specialist

Control Risks; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global bonus scheme

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Control Risks in Cardiff is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. You will process invoices, execute payments, and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

You will verify invoices, manage expense reimbursements, assist with month-end closing, and help reconcile statements. The role requires attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing and payment cycles.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software or ERP.
• High accuracy and problem solving.
• Excellent communication with vendors and teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify invoices and match to purchase orders and receipts.
• Process payments using various methods following internal controls.
• Handle expenses reimbursements and approvals where applicable.
• Prepare provisions, accruals, and clear unmatched invoices for close.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end closing related to accounts payable.

Skills

Invoice processing

Payment processing

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software/ERP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for processing invoices, managing payments, and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. The AP Clerk will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Requirements

What You'll Do:

• Handle invoice verification and matching against purchase orders and receipts, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Execute payments through various methods while adhering to internal controls.
• Receiving and collecting expenses - including approval hierarchy setup and payments/reimbursements (where relevant).
• Perform provisions, accruals, clearing of unmatched invoices etc. to enable closing the AP-ledger for reporting.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures relating to accounts payable.

Who You Are:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a related finance role.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment cycles, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software or ERP systems
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and tax regulations is a plus.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.