Accounts Payable Specialist

Reed; Cheam; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is recruiting an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our busy finance team in Cheam, 100% office-based. The role focuses on processing invoices accurately, managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely payments.

Key duties include matching invoices, handling payment runs, reconciling statements and maintaining supplier data. The successful candidate will bring hands-on AP experience and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable within a busy finance environment.
• Experience using ERP systems and finance software.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Knowledge of accounts payable controls and procedures.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong IT and systems skills; proactive and organized.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes where applicable.
• Ensure appropriate approval processes are completed before processing invoices.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and support weekly payment runs.
• Monitor and manage aged creditor balances.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and master data.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items.
• Respond to supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Support the wider finance team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

ERP systems

Invoice processing

Supplier reconciliations

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Cheam (100% Office Based)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team based in Cheam. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient accounts payable support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes where applicable.
• Ensure appropriate approval processes are completed before processing invoices.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and support weekly payment runs.
• Monitor and manage aged creditor balances.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and master data.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items.
• Respond to supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Support the wider finance team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Previous Accounts Payable experience within a busy finance environment.
• Experience using ERP systems and finance software.
• A strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Knowledge of accounts payable controls and procedures.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong IT and systems skills.A proactive and organised approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.