Accounts Payable Specialist

Godwin Recruitment Ltd.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Excellent facilities

Job summary

We are supporting a manufacturing organisation in the West Midlands to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist on a six-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will process high volumes of supplier invoices, complete three-way matching, code postings, and support week- and month-end activities while maintaining accurate ledgers and supplier records.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience with high invoice volumes.
• Experience with three-way matching and invoice processing.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience supporting payment runs and checking supplier payment information.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger controls, supplier master data and payment authorisation processes.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict month-end deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good problem-solving and query-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Complete three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices.
• Code and post invoices to the correct ledger accounts and cost centres.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries and outstanding items.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve missing, duplicate or unmatched transactions.
• Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring payment information is accurate and appropriately authorised.
• Support month-end Accounts Payable activities and meet agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate supplier account and purchase ledger records.
• Assist with Credit Control activities, including cash processing, card payments and customer queries.
• Support the processing of SAP Concur expenses and month-end expense claims.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Three-way matching

Invoice processing

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Month-end

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP Concur

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Six Month Fixed Term Contract

Immediate start

Fabulous office environment with excellent facilities, free onsite parking in easily accessible city centre location

A brand new opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Finance team of a unique manufacturing organisation on an initial six month contract. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments, while supporting the wider Finance team during month-end.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Complete three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices.
• Code and post invoices to the correct ledger accounts and cost centres.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries and outstanding items.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve missing, duplicate or unmatched transactions.
• Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring payment information is accurate and appropriately authorised.
• Support month-end Accounts Payable activities and meet agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate supplier account and purchase ledger records.
• Assist with Credit Control activities, including cash processing, card payments and customer queries.
• Support the processing of SAP Concur expenses and month-end expense claims.

Experience Required

• Previous Accounts Payable experience is essential, including working with high volumes of invoices.
• Strong experience of three-way matching and invoice processing.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience supporting payment runs and checking supplier payment information.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger controls, supplier master data and payment authorisation processes.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict month-end deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good problem-solving and query-resolution skills.

Desirable:

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or distribution environment, or experience working in a purchase order-based accounting environment. Credit Control experience would also be advantageous, although training will be provided