Accounts Payable Specialist

CSL; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Seqirus in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Payable – Payments Specialist for a hybrid role. You will manage supplier payment runs, reconcile accounts, and maintain master data while coordinating with Treasury and Procurement to ensure timely payments.

The role demands strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working supports collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience producing and reviewing supplier payment runs.
• Strong attention to detail and planning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Proactive, solutions-focused problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review supplier payment runs.
• Maintain an issue log and lead weekly cross-functional meetings.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and GRIR reporting.
• Assist with supplier master data and respond to P2P queries.
• Collaborate with Procurement to support end-to-end P2P process.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks to support Accounts Payable and Finance.

Skills

Payment processing

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Stakeholder liaison

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting qualification

CIMA/ACCA desirable

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Payable – Payments Specialist – Hybrid Working

Job Purpose To ensure the timely and accurate forecasting and processing of supplier payments while proactively resolving P2P issues and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role plays a key part in achieving KPI targets, enhancing supplier satisfaction, and supporting an efficient end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) process.

Key Responsibilities

• Payment Processing & Treasury Support Produce and review supplier payment runs, ensuring at least 95% are paid on time. Work closely with Treasury/Cash Management to investigate and resolve any returned or rejected payments.
• Issue Management & Stakeholder Liaison Maintain an issue log for assigned entities and lead weekly cross‑functional meetings to drive timely resolution. Handle stakeholder and supplier escalations relating to invoices or payments, ensuring all queries are managed promptly and professionally.
• Reconciliation & Reporting Complete key supplier statement reconciliations and take necessary corrective action. Produce weekly GRIR reports and ensure all outstanding items over 60 days are cleared within agreed timescales.
• Master Data & Supplier Account Support Assist with the creation and amendment of supplier master data, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and expected resolution timelines. Support the business via Teams, email, and telephone to resolve P2P‑related questions, updates, and issues efficiently.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with the Procurement team to support a smooth and compliant end‑to‑end P2P process. Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams across the organisation.
• General Perform ad‑hoc tasks as required to support the Accounts Payable function and Finance team objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Experience producing and reviewing supplier payment runs.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a collaborative working style.
• Positive, flexible, and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable Requirements

• Good IT proficiency, including SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Accounting qualification (HNC, HND, AAT, degree, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures.

Hybrid Working Model

We operate a hybrid working model – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is office based

About CSL Seqirus

CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state‑of‑the‑art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Benefits

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