Accounts Payable Specialist

Howett Thorpe; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Farnborough is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk. Responsibilities include maintaining the Accounts Payable ledger and ensuring timely payments to suppliers. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong numerical skills, and a high level of accuracy. This role offers a fantastic benefits package and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Up to 11% employer pension contributions

Study support

Life assurance

Shopping discounts

Paid leave that increases with service

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience working in an Accounts Payable role.
• Able to work independently and manage tasks effectively under pressure.
• Proven ability to build collaborative and productive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Accounts Payable ledger ensuring suppliers are paid.
• Reconcile supplier statements and receipts.
• Process, code, and match purchase invoices.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

High level of accuracy

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client, a leading global manufacturer based in Farnborough, is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team.

Join a company who believe in supporting their employees both professionally and personally and offer a fantastic benefits package, including up to 11% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, study support, life assurance, shopping discounts, paid leave that increases with service, free onsite parking, and more.

Accounts Payable Specialist – About the role

Reporting into the Transactional Finance Team Leader, you will maintain the Accounts Payable ledger, ensuring intercompany and 3rd party suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed terms. Main duties include:

• Manage Purchase Ledger accounts for UK and European entities.
• Reconcile supplier statements and receipts on relevant ledgers.
• Reconcile Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI).
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure authorised payments are made.
• Process, code, and match purchase invoices using a 3-way matching system and handle direct invoices at high volume, in line with company policies.
• Ensure invoices have received the correct authorisation before approval.
• Set up new supplier accounts.
• Process direct debits on the ledger.
• Prepare payment runs for authorisation.
• Submit monthly sustainability management data.
• Collaborate with other departments as required to facilitate timely supplier payments.

The successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have:

• At least 2 years experience working in an Accounts Payable role
• Strong numerical ability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage tasks effectively under pressure.
• Proven ability to build collaborative and productive relationships.
• Experience within manufacturing organisations.
• Experience working across multiple currencies.