Accounts Payable Specialist

Lusona Consultancy (group) Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance consultancy in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to support financial operations. Responsibilities include managing the purchase-to-pay process, processing invoices, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounts payable principles, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and excellent analytical skills. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced finance environment with opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Accounts Payable principles.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an AP or finance-related role.
• Comfortable working with multiple systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchase-to-pay process.
• Review and process employee expense claims.
• Handle the Accounts Payable mailbox.
• Carry out weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile credit card accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete month-end tasks.
• Run regular reports to maintain tidy ledgers.
• Support reception duties.
• Participate in financial projects as directed.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Excellent attention to detail

Highly organised

Proactive and process-improvement driven

Clear communication skills

Effective problem-solving capabilities

Job description

Are you detail-driven, organised, and confident working in a fast-paced finance environment? We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team and support the efficient running of our finance function. You’ll report directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and play a role in maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant accounts payable processes.

🔎 About the Role

As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will apply core accounting principles while managing analytical and advisory tasks. You should be comfortable working with a high volume of data, running and reviewing accounting reports, and communicating daily with internal teams and external vendors.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchase-to-pay process: matching, processing, and paying invoices in line with internal policies.

• Review and process employee expense claims and credit card claims in accordance with company guidelines.

• Handle the Accounts Payable mailbox, responding to queries promptly.

• Carry out weekly payment runs and process payments across multiple currencies.

• Reconcile credit card accounts and supplier statements, ensuring accuracy of invoices and payments.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies by liaising with Supply Chain or suppliers as required.

• Complete month-end tasks and weekly system reconciliations.

• Run regular reports such as Trade Creditors and GRNI to maintain tidy ledgers.

• Support reception duties including greeting visitors and managing incoming mail.

• Participate in ad-hoc financial projects as directed by the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

✨ Competencies

• Strong analytical ability

• Excellent attention to detail

• Highly organised and able to multitask under tight deadlines

• Proactive and process-improvement driven

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Effective problem-solving capabilities

📊 Performance Expectations

• Assist in managing approx. 400 supplier accounts across the AP team

• Maintain accurate, well-organised vendor records

• Respond to invoice queries within 48 hours, prioritising urgent requests

🎓 Requirements

• Solid understanding of Accounts Payable principles

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an AP or finance-related role

• Comfortable working with multiple systems

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly advantageous