Accounts Payable Specialist — 12-Month FTC (Solihull)

Carlsberg Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance - alcoholic/

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Access to high street discounts

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator on a 12 Month FTC in Solihull. The role supports the AP function, processes supplier invoices, and resolves queries within a fast-paced Shared Services environment.

You will need strong admin capabilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in SAP/Ariba. Join a team delivering excellent service and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, preferably within Finance or Accounts Payable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Team player who actively supports colleagues.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering excellent service.
• Previous Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience using SAP, Ariba, VIM or other ERP systems.
• Experience working within a Shared Services environment.
• Understanding of purchase-to-pay processes and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently within agreed service levels.
• Validate invoice information and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor invoice workflow queues and resolve processing exceptions.
• Support the matching of invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts where applicable.
• Respond to supplier and internal customer queries via email and telephone.
• Manage shared Accounts Payable mailboxes and ensure timely responses.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment and account discrepancies.
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support month-end activities and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance requirements and financial policies.
• Support data cleansing, reporting and process improvement activities.
• Assist with AP projects and operational initiatives as required.
• Complete routine administrative tasks to support the wider AP team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Learning mindset

Organisation

Tools

SAP

Ariba

VIM

Job description

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator on a 12 Month FTC in Solihull. The role supports the AP function, processes supplier invoices, and resolves queries within a fast-paced Shared Services environment.

You will need strong admin capabilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in SAP/Ariba. Join a team delivering excellent service and continuous improvement.