Accounts Payable Specialist

Orka Financial Vacancies; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist in Slough. This role involves processing supplier invoices, managing queries, and preparing payment runs while ensuring compliance with internal financial controls. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £35,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end invoice-to-payment process.
• Experience in preparing payment runs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in a timely manner with correct coding.
• Liaise with suppliers managing day-to-day queries.
• Regularly reconcile supplier statements with internal records.
• Prepare payment runs and upload files to banking platforms.
• Support month-end and audit processes.
• Review internal controls and propose improvements.

Skills

Invoice processing

Supplier query management

Reconciliation

Payment processing

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Orka Financial is currently partnering with a client based in Slough that is looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role reports into the Financial Controller and has end to end responsibility for the invoice to payment process and requires someone who has this experience and can work autonomously. Duties include

• Responsible for accurately processing supplier invoices (both PO and non-PO) in a timely manner ensuring correct coding and approvals
• liaising with suppliers managing day‑to‑day queries resolving invoice and payment issues
• regular reconciliations of supplier statements to ensure alignment with internal records
• preparing payment runs uploading payment files to banking platforms and posting payments
• Supporting month end and audit process
• reviewing internal controls and finance procedures regularly to ensure accuracy and propose improvements

The role requires proven experience in the end‑to‑end invoice‑to‑payment process, preparing payment runs and working with banking/payment platforms, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

The role is based in Slough and operates hybrid working.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 32000 - 35000