Accounts Payable Specialist

Wade Macdonald; Wantage; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Onsite restaurant

Free parking

Staff events

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Wantage on a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working. You will manage a varied purchase ledger function, ensure timely supplier payments, and maintain strong financial controls across invoice processing, reconciliations and cash management.

The role requires solid purchase ledger experience, three-way GRN matching, and strong Excel/IT skills in a fast-paced finance team.

Qualifications

• Solid purchase ledger experience including three-way GRN matching and invoice approval processes.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Managing invoice processing across different currencies and business entities.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Handling supplier and internal finance queries through to resolution.
• Posting purchase ledger, foreign exchange and adjustment journals to the general ledger.
• Producing and maintaining regular accounts payable reporting.
• Preparing weekly payment runs and recording supplier payments.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Three-way GRN matching

Invoice approval processes

Excel

General IT skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist - Wantage - 12 Months FTC - Hybrid

About the Client

Our client is a highly established organisation with a large, highly skilled workforce operating in a fast-paced and performance-focused environment.

Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. They value collaboration and diversity while providing employees with an environment where they can develop their skills and contribute to shared success.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to take responsibility for a varied purchase ledger function. Working within the finance team, you will help ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls across invoice processing, reconciliations, payments and cash management.

Duties will include:

• Managing invoice processing across different currencies and business entities.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Handling supplier and internal finance queries through to resolution.
• Checking invoices against purchase orders, receipts and relevant approvals.
• Ensuring invoices without purchase orders have the correct authorisation.
• Producing and maintaining regular accounts payable reporting.
• Preparing weekly payment runs and accurately recording supplier payments.
• Completing daily bank reconciliations and investigating differences.
• Posting purchase ledger, foreign exchange and adjustment journals to the general ledger.
• Reconciling purchase ledger balances as part of the balance sheet process.
• Supporting the maintenance of short-term cash flow forecasts.
• Identifying opportunities to make accounts payable processes more efficient and effective.
• Providing wider finance support where required.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have solid purchase ledger experience, including three-way GRN matching and invoice approval processes, alongside strong Excel and general IT skills.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a high-performing organisation offering a competitive benefits package and a working environment that supports employee wellbeing and development. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, staff events, a subsidised onsite restaurant, car schemes, free parking and access to extensive green spaces.