Accounts Payable Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing financial services business. You will manage fund invoice workflows using advanced processing solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while improving processes. With a salary of up to £30,000 and hybrid working options, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a well-established Fund Treasury function. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial systems proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving capabilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Accounts payable processes knowledge

Tools

ERP platforms

Invoice processing tools

Excel

Job description

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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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