Accounts Payable Specialist

Staging It; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their dynamic team in Manchester. In this newly created role, you will manage fund invoice workflows and enhance financial processes, making a significant impact within a growing organization. This position offers excellent progression opportunities and the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to balance office presence with remote work. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for improving processes, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in financial services.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing fund invoice workflows and financial records.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for audit and compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for fund invoice-related queries.
• Enhance automation and streamline processes within the invoice system.

Skills

Proficiency in financial systems

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving capabilities

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Tools

ERP platforms

Invoice processing tools

Excel

Job description

Robert Half is working with a leading financial services business to recruit for an Accounts Payable Specialist to be based out of their Manchester office. This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing team, working alongside a well-established Fund Treasury function. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing fund invoice workflows using an advanced invoice processing solution.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys improving processes within a growing team. For the right candidate, this role offers salary of up to £30,000, hybrid working (2days in the office), excellent progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records to support audit and compliance functions.
• Serve as the primary contact for fund invoice-related queries and communications with stakeholders.
• Keep financial systems up to date with key approvers and internal account information.
• Facilitate vendor onboarding, perform security verification calls, and oversee settlement data management.
• Ensure invoices are correctly assigned to the relevant fund structures and entities.
• Enhance automation and streamline processes within the invoice processing system.
• Work closely with treasury teams, financial controllers, and vendors to address discrepancies and obtain necessary approvals.
• Oversee chargebacks and recharges, maintaining accurate reconciliation records.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in financial systems, including ERP platforms, invoice processing tools, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement.
• In-depth understanding of accounts payable processes and industry best practices.

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