Accounts Payable Specialist

NPR Recruit; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Stevenage. The role involves processing invoices, managing supplier payments, and supporting the financial team. The ideal candidate should have a keen attention to detail and experience in accounts payable. Benefits include 28 days holiday, pension, and a supportive work environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Pension

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or finance roles is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Understanding of financial processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately.
• Manage supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Our client, an Award–Winning Business, is adding an Accounts Payable Specialist to their continuous growth.

Accounts Payable Specialist.

To accurately maintain, work mainly in Accounts Payable with some support experience in purchase, and sales ledger, to ensure the business's financial performance can be determined efficiently.

Accounts Payable Specialist: Benefits:

37.5 Hr Wk, 28 Days Holiday, Pension, Life Insurance, much more

Office–based Stevenage

Accounts Payable Specialist: Key duties and responsibilities

For the right candidate, there is a clear opportunity for progression into a more supervisory or management role as we grow as a company!

Key responsibilities:

• Accurately process purchase invoices daily
• Review and manage supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms
• Maintain and monitor the accounts payable mailbox across four companies
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Raise purchase orders as required, supporting the rest of the team
• Manage company credit card and staff expense claims
• Support with foreign payments and multi–currency transactions
• Ensure purchase orders and receipts are correctly reviewed and matched
• Allocate invoices to the appropriate cost centres and departments
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and maintain good relationships
• Assist with monthly and year–end close procedures
• Support the Finance Team with internal and external audits
• Continuously look for ways to improve and streamline financial processes
• Use Excel to produce accurate reports and support financial analysis
• Provide ad hoc support to the wider Finance and Purchasing teams

Accounts Payable Specialist