Accounts Payable Specialist

Eden Scott; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical

Life assurance

Income protection

34 days annual leave

Job summary

Eden Scott client is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist on an initial fixed-term contract, hybrid working, in Edinburgh or Glasgow (or London). The role covers end-to-end AP operations and aims to support finance transformation projects.

You will handle supplier payments, ensure accuracy, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment, with exposure to VAT and multi-currency transactions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing accounts payable from invoice to payment.
• Ability to work in a high-volume transactional environment.
• Exposure to multi-currency supplier bases and VAT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end accounts payable activities.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve queries.

Skills

End-to-end AP experience

High-volume transactions

Multi-currency transactions

VAT knowledge

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

ERP systems (Workday)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Edinburgh or Glasgow | Hybrid Working | £34,000 - £39,000 + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a highly successful international organisation currently undergoing significant growth and transformation across its finance operations. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on an initial fixed-term contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in both operational delivery and ongoing finance transformation projects.

This role can be based from Glasgow, Edinburgh or London.

The Opportunity

Joining a global finance function, you will be responsible for supporting end-to-end accounts payable operations while contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring payments are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with established controls.

Alongside day-to-day AP responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects focused on improving systems, workflows and wider purchase-to-pay processes.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong end-to-end accounts payable experience
• Experience working within a high-volume transactional environment
• Exposure to multi-currency transactions and international supplier bases
• Understanding of VAT and varying tax requirements across different jurisdictions
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders
• Experience improving processes, controls or ways of working
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive and solution-focused approach
• Experience working within large, complex organisations
• Exposure to finance transformation or ERP implementation projects
• Knowledge of Workday or similar ERP systems
• Interest in automation, AI tools and continuous improvement initiatives

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £34,000 - £39,000
• Hybrid working model (2 days office-based)
• 34 days annual leave
• Private medical, life assurance and income protection benefits
• Flexible start and finish times
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation during an exciting period of change and growth

Interested?

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys combining operational excellence with process improvement and transformation work, we'd love to hear from you.