Accounts Payable Specialist

Cpl; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to work in Liverpool. The role involves processing a high volume of invoices, managing supplier payments, and requires prior experience in Accounts Payable. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills and an accounting qualification. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience in a similar role.
• Good IT skills with knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office packages.
• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of circa 500 incoming invoices per week from suppliers.
• Monitor and respond to queries in Accounts Payable inbox within 48 business hours.
• Make accurate payments to suppliers, aiming for 90% on-time payment.
• Review and pay employee expense reports via SAP Concur.
• Hold weekly meetings to resolve issues within agreed timescales.
• Reconcile key supplier statements and take corrective actions.
• Support stakeholder and supplier escalations regarding invoices/payments.
• Liaise with the Procurement team to ensure smooth P2P process.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualification (HNC, HND, AAT, Degree or equivalent)

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid Mon-weds onsite)

Duration: 7 months

Pay rate: £13.85 per hour PAYE

Hours: 9am-4pm

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of circa 500 incoming invoices per week from suppliers
• Monitor and respond within 48 business hours to any queries coming in to Accounts Payable inbox.
• Make accurate payments to suppliers, aiming to achieve 90% paid on time.
• Review, approve and pay employee expense reports via our SAP Concur system
• Maintain Issue log for allocated entities and hold weekly meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure that issues are resolved within agreed timescales.
• Ensure that key supplier statements are being reconciled and take any necessary corrective actions.
• Support stakeholder and supplier escalations related to invoices/payments whilst liaising with relevant departments as necessary to ensure enquires are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Support Masterdata process, including liaising with the business on amending and creating new supplier accounts ensuring that internal stakeholders are kept appraised of progress and expected resolution dates.
• Support the business via teams/telephone calls regarding any P2P issues ensuring that the issue is resolved, keeping all parties informed of progress and driving to resolution.
• Liaise with Procurement team to help ensure smooth end to end P2P process.

Requirements for the role

• Previous AP experience in a similar role.
• Good IT skills, including knowledge of SAP & Microsoft Office packages.
• Accounting qualification (HNC, HND, AAT, Degree or equivalent level)
• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures