Accounts Payable Specialist

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is representing a well-established UK distributor in Wokingham seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. You will manage end-to-end AP processes, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time while building strong supplier relationships.

You will work closely with the finance team, buyers, and internal stakeholders to maintain controls and support cash flow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable
• Experience in distribution/wholesale/FMCG advantageous
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 200 or similar ERP
• Excellent numerical accuracy and data entry precision
• Strong communication with suppliers and stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Match, code and post high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Payment Runs: Prepare and execute electronic payment runs in line with cash flow targets.
• Statement Reconciliations: Perform supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Query Management: Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Cash Flow Management: Maintain the short-term cash flow spreadsheet.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage 200

Job description

Our client is a well-established and leading UK distributor based in Wokingham, seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their friendly and supportive finance team. This role would suit an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent attention to detail, and is confident managing high volumes of transactions while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Accounts Payable Specialist - About The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time. Working closely with suppliers, buyers, and the wider finance team, you will help maintain strong financial controls and support the efficient operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Match, code and post high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes into the accounting system using semi-automated invoice matching software.
• Payment Runs: Prepare and execute electronic payment runs in line with cash flow targets and supplier payment terms.
• Statement Reconciliations: Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate pricing discrepancies.
• Query Management: Resolve internal and external invoice queries through effective communication with suppliers and internal buying teams.
• Cash Flow Management: Maintain and update the short-term cash flow spreadsheet.

The Successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have:

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or similar finance role.
• Ideally a proven track record working within distribution, wholesale, FMCG, or supply chain environments.
• Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 200, or similar ERP platforms, as well as invoice matching software.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and data entry precision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines.