Accounts Payable Specialist

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing well-being company in Greater London is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage supplier invoices and ensure accurate payment processing. The role involves supporting the finance team with month-end activities and resolving supplier queries. The ideal candidate will have accounts payable experience, strong IT skills, and a detail-oriented approach. This position offers hybrid working, 25 days of holiday, and a dog-friendly office environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Family Leave

30% friends and family discount

Access to Vitality health insurance

Monthly team socials and events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts payable or finance assistant role preferred.
• Solid understanding of accountancy principles and processes.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and staff expenses according to policies.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Monitor accounts payable inbox and respond to queries promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

IT skills (Excel, accounting software)

Tools

Xero

Approval Max

Pleo

Job description

This Accounts Payable role supports a growing women's well‑being company by managing supplier invoices, processing payments accurately and on time, resolving queries, and helping maintain strong financial controls and vendor relationships. You’ll work closely with the wider finance team, gain exposure to new systems and projects, and develop your skills in a supportive environment with clear opportunities for career growth.

Client Details

It’s a purpose‑driven well‑being brand focused on empowering women through products and experiences that nurture physical and emotional health. The company blends quality offerings with a community‑centric ethos, aiming to make self‑care accessible and uplifting. Its culture prioritises growth, collaboration, and positive impact for both customers and employees.

Description

The key responsibilities of this Accounts Payable Specialist role will be:

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses in line with company policies.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and goods receipt notes, investigating discrepancies.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any queries promptly.
• Monitor accounts payable inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries.
• Ensure all transactions are coded to the correct general ledger accounts.
• Support month‑end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Credit‑card posting and reconciliations.
• Own and maintain the AP ledger to ensure accurate records and compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Assist with ad‑hoc finance projects and reporting as required.
• Support VAT return.
• Support AR tasks such as raising sales invoices and chasing debtors.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure inventory is reconciled between the warehouses and our stock control system Unleashed.

Profile

The successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have:

• Previous experience in an accounts payable or finance assistant role preferred.
• Solid understanding of accountancy principles and processes.
• Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Approval Max, Pleo, or similar).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and problem‑solving approach to work.

Job Offer

The successful Accounts Payable Specialist will receive:

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the London office per week.
• Work from anywhere for 2 weeks a year.
• 25 days holiday as well as bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Free access to products both in office and delivered monthly.
• 30% friends and family discount.
• Dog‑friendly office.
• Pension plan.
• Access to Vitality health insurance.
• Monthly team socials, lunch & learns and internal events.