Accounts Payable Specialist

Venture Recruitment Partners; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners are assisting a client in recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team in Guildford. You will manage the day-to-day supplier invoicing, expense processing and payments with a focus on accuracy and timely processing.

The role requires good knowledge of accounts payable and purchase ledger processes, strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Administration.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, expenses and payments.
• Completing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and systems.
• Assisting with payment runs and month-end processes.
• Responding to supplier and internal queries.
• Supporting financial reporting and data validation.
• Ensuring transactions comply with company policies and procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Managing workload effectively and meeting deadlines.
• Supporting wider finance and administrative activities as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Purchase ledger

Finance administration

Excel

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Venture Recruitment Partners is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional to join a busy environment where accuracy, efficiency and strong communication are key.

You will support the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, expenses and payments are processed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include

• Processing invoices, expenses and payments
• Completing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate financial records and systems
• Assisting with payment runs and month-end processes
• Responding to supplier and internal queries
• Supporting financial reporting and data validation
• Ensuring transactions comply with company policies and procedures
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
• Managing workload effectively and meeting deadlines
• Supporting wider finance and administrative activities as required

We are looking for someone with

• Previous Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Administration experience
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good Microsoft Office and Excel skills
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach

This is a great opportunity to join a professional and collaborative team in a role offering exposure to a broad range of accounts payable, financial operations and client-facing responsibilities.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency.