Accounts Payable Specialist

Liberty CL Recruitment; Gosport; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join the Finance team in Gosport. The role focuses on day-to-day AP processing, coding, and supplier relations, with involvement in projects and system improvements.

The ideal candidate will have AAT qualification or equivalent experience, strong end-to-end AP skills, and proficiency with ERP systems such as Dynamics BC and Excel. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified/part-qualified or extensive experience in Accounts Payable.
• Strong end-to-end AP experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics BC).
• Excellent Excel skills for analysis and reconciliation.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy; able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure expenditure is correctly coded and allocated across the business.
• Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs and issue remittance advice.
• Manage supplier queries and maintain positive relationships with external suppliers.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Complete daily bank postings and reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journals including accruals and prepayments.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting activities.
• Review aged creditor balances and resolve outstanding items.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits and system improvements.

Skills

End-to-end AP

Dynamics BC

Excel

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

AAT qualification/part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Job description

Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation in the search for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join their Finance team.

Based in Gosport, you can expect a salary of circa £32,000, some great benefits and the opportunity to work within a collaborative Finance team. You will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Accounts Payable while also having the opportunity to get involved in systems, projects and process improvements.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently
• Ensure expenditure is correctly coded and allocated across the business
• Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs and issue remittance advice
• Manage supplier queries and maintain positive relationships with external suppliers
• Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions
• Complete daily bank postings and reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Prepare and post journals including accruals and prepayments
• Support month-end and year-end reporting activities
• Review aged creditor balances and resolve outstanding items
• Provide supporting documentation and information for internal and external audits
• Support Finance projects, system developments and process improvement initiatives

About you

• AAT qualified/part-qualified or extensive experience within a similar Accounts Payable role
• Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or another ERP/accounting system
• Good Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile financial information
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills