Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Walters UK; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their dynamic finance team. This exciting role offers the chance to manage the complete accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time while fostering strong relationships with suppliers. With a competitive benefits package and a hybrid working model, this position promotes a healthy work-life balance. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounts payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices.
• Collaborate with internal departments for invoice approvals.

Skills

Accounts Payable Experience

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Accounting Software Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is a leading business in the UK seeking a detail-oriented AP Specialist to join their finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. The company provides a competitive benefits package and a hybrid working model to support work-life balance.

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, reconciling supplier statements, preparing payment runs, and collaborating with internal departments for invoice approvals. Your meticulous attention to detail will be essential in maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Excellent communication skills are required for maintaining strong supplier relationships.

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Prepare and process payment runs in accordance with company policies
• Collaborate with internal departments for invoice approvals
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure compliance with financial regulations

What you bring:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an accounts payable role, with strong attention to detail, organisational skills, proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is highly valued.

• Proven experience in an accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and agency welcoming applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: CONTRACTOR
• Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
• Focus: Accounts Payable
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Associate
• Location: Crewe
• Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Job Reference: 5VP3TC-1FCEECB8
• Date posted: 2 May 2025
• Consultant: Kris Shackley