Accounts Payable Specialist

TAIT; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection / critical illness

Private medical insurance

Paid annual leave 23 days+

UK bank holidays

Job summary

TAIT in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Accounts Specialist to support the finance function across TGIL entities, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and timely.

You will manage supplier accounts, respond to queries, assist with month-end close, and support accounts receivable and expenses processing in a busy, detail‑driven environment. A collaborative team player with strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Accounts role.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Set up and maintain new supplier accounts in accordance with procedures.
• Respond to and resolve supplier queries professionally and promptly.
• Provide general finance administration support and assist month-end close.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

Position Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Accounts Specialist to support the finance function across TGIL entities as required. The role is responsible for ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, maintaining supplier accounts, resolving queries, and providing general finance administration support including expenses management, accounts receivable and other accounts duties.

The successful candidate will be a team player with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a busy finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Set up and maintain new supplier accounts in accordance with company procedures.
• Respond to and resolve supplier queries professionally and promptly.
• File and maintain supplier invoices, statements, and related documentation.
• Provide general finance administration support as required.
• Support payment run preparation and validation in line with company approval process.
• Support Accounts receivable posting and management.
• Support expenses processing and management.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Support other transactional finance activities as required, including but not limited to; cash management, general ledger accounts.
• Build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Accounts role.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively.
• Good team-working attitude with a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to learn, develop, and demonstrate curiosity.
• Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Additional Requirements

From time to time, you may be required to support other areas of the Finance function and wider business activities, depending on business priorities and workload requirements. Flexibility and a willingness to assist across different tasks are therefore important aspects of the role.

Key Behaviours

• Reliable and proactive.
• Organised and methodical.
• Customer-focused approach to supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Embrace & encourage constant improvement mentality, including being able to provide constructive feedback to improve processes and ways of working

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Medicash health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Income protection / critical illness cover
• Optional private medical insurance (role/level dependent)
• Paid annual leave starting at 23 days, increasing with service
• UK bank holidays

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.