Accounts Payable Specialist

Techtrade Recruiting; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish every Friday 2.00pm

Temp-to-perm progression

Exposure to modern accounting systems

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Tech Trade Recruiting is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team within a well-established manufacturing company in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on maintaining AP records, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments while supporting a move to a new automated AP system.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years in a senior AP role, strong IT skills, and experience using Sage 1000 ERP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior Accounts Payable role.
• Experience processing high volumes of purchase invoices.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with ERP and office software.
• Experience using Sage 1000 ERP.
• Experience in a large organisation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the accounts payable ledger.
• Process supplier invoices and payments on time.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Process 60–70 invoices per day.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Enter invoice data using Sage.
• Assist with implementation of new automated AP system.
• Support month-end deadlines and general finance admin.
• Collaborate across the finance team to maintain efficient processes.
• Liaise with internal departments and suppliers on queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Sage 1000 ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tech Trade Recruiting is currently recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance department within a large, successful organisation, offering a competitive salary and the potential to secure a permanent position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounts payable records, processing supplier invoices and payments, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day accounts payable activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the accounts payable ledger.
• Process purchase invoices accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received documentation.
• Process approximately 60–70 purchase invoices per day.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve invoice, purchase order and payment queries.
• Enter and maintain invoice information using Sage.
• Prepare and process supplier payments, including foreign currency transactions.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigating discrepancies and outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and accounts payable documentation.
• Assist with the implementation of a new automated accounts payable system.
• Support month-end deadlines and general finance administration.
• Work closely with colleagues across the finance department to maintain efficient processes.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior Accounts Payable role.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Previous experience processing high volumes of purchase invoices.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working within a large organisation.
• Experience using automated accounts payable systems.
• Knowledge of Sage 1000 ERP.
• Previous involvement in training colleagues on accounts payable systems.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £34,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Early finish every Friday at 2.00pm.
• Opportunity to progress from a temporary position into permanent employment.
• Experience within an established and successful manufacturing business.
• Supportive finance team and exposure to modern accounting systems.