Accounts Payable Specialist

Parkside; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy finance team in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant for a temporary onsite role in Slough. The ideal candidate will manage AP processes, ensuring timely invoice approvals and accurate data. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to meet deadlines. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Accounts Payable with a strong understanding of month-end processes.
• Confident in managing AP processes independently.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of Accounts Payable.
• Daily invoice postings in ERP systems.
• Preparation and execution of payments.
• Vendor support and statement reconciliations.
• Weekly KPI reporting and AP aging review.
• Support month-end closing tasks.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounting qualification or relevant AP/accounting experience

Proven Accounts Payable experience

Strong understanding of AP best practices

Experience with Microsoft Office

Excellent analytical skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Job description

Accounts Payable Accountant Temporary, Onsite Slough

Hours: 37.5 per week Rate: £15.00 £18.46 per hour Start: ASAP Location: Slough (onsite, with parking)

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. This is an onsite role, candidates must be able to start immediately and hit the ground running.

Skills & Experience:

• Accounting qualification or relevant AP/accounting experience
• Proven Accounts Payable experience, ideally in a shared service environment
• Strong understanding of AP best practices and month-end processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with high attention to detail

Personal Traits:

• Integrity, accountability, teamwork, and a focus on continuous improvement
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end management of Accounts Payable, including invoice and T&E processing, payment execution, and supplier queries
• Daily invoice postings in ERP systems: obtaining approvals, resolving issues, analysis and reporting
• Preparation and execution of payments, including T&E postings via Concur
• Vendor support and statement reconciliations
• Lead AP software processes to ensure timely invoice approvals and accurate data
• Weekly KPI reporting and AP aging review
• Support month-end closing tasks: intercompany reconciliations, accruals, and GRNI
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects as required
• Manage AP audits and ensure compliance with internal controls

This is a hands-on role for someone confident managing AP processes independently. If you are experienced, detail-oriented, and ready to start immediately, we want to hear from you!