Accounts Payable Specialist

Crane Co.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Co. is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in Leicester, UK. The role involves processing vendor invoices, managing discrepancies, and supporting payment processing while maintaining compliance with company policies.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong SAP skills, attention to detail, and analytical capabilities are essential for success in this high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounts payable or related experience.
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of the accounts payable cycle.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with Procurement and internal stakeholders on discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoice status and payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Advanced Excel skills

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Invoice processing tools

SAP (FI/AP module)

Job description

## Accounts Payable SpecialistApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Leicester, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101895The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. This role supports the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice validation, discrepancy resolution, and vendor communication, while maintaining compliance with company policies and internal controls. This position plays a key role in maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting month-end close activities, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency across AP processes.# Key Responsibilities## Invoice Processing- Review, validate, and process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently- Perform 2-way and 3-way matching (purchase order, receipt, invoice)- Ensure accurate coding of invoices (general ledger, cost centers, approvals)- Manage invoice workflow queues and follow up on pending approvals- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies (pricing, quantity, missing information)- Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain and internal stakeholders to resolve issues- Follow up on invoices placed on hold to ensure timely resolution## Payment Processing- Prepare and review payment proposals in the ERP system- Support weekly and ad-hoc payment runs (BACS, wire & manual payments)- Ensure all payments are accurate, approved, and processed within deadlines- Reconcile payment runs and investigate exceptions## Vendor Management- Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoice status and payments- Maintain strong professional relationships with vendors- Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding items- Support reporting and provide insights on AP ageing and accruals- Support month-end close activities, including accruals and balance sheet reconciliations- Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner- Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency- Support automation and efficiency initiatives across the AP function- Support audit requests and ensure compliance with company policies and contribute to strengthening AP processes# Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)- 3–5 years of accounts payable or related experience- Strong understanding of the accounts payable cycle and matching processes- Experience with ERP systems and invoice processing tools# Skills & Competencies- Strong attention to detail and accuracy- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment- Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment preferred- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills- Effective written and verbal communication skills- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Lookups, data reconciliation & large dataset analysis)- Strong SAP experience (FI/AP module), with exposure to Ariba or similar invoice processing/Procure-to-Pay platform- Strong reconciliation skills and ability to perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies### About Crane: DruckThe addition of the Druck brand to our Crane Aerospace & Electronics segement meaningfully strengthens our pressure sensing capabilities across critical applications—including environmental control systems, hydraulics, and engine monitoring. Additionally, Druck expands our presence into ground-based test and calibration equipment, further extending our technological capabilities and market reach. Druck is headquartered in Leicester, England, with significant operations around the world, including facilities in China, France, Hungary, and India.