Accounts Payable Specialist (Equity & Growth)

Volta; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Volta

Retirement plan

Health & insurance benefits

Generous vacation days

Job summary

Volta is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day AP for the group, ensuring timely payments and accuracy across multiple entities and jurisdictions. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, experience in AP, and proficiency with accounting software to support fast growth.

You will own supplier invoicing, payment runs, vendor record management, and month-end close tasks while upholding internal controls and VAT compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts payable or broader accounting role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of accounting software and AP/invoicing systems.
• Comfortable managing multiple supplier relationships and resolving queries professionally.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and internal controls.
• Organised and able to manage deadlines, particularly around month-end and payment run cycles.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time, matching to purchase orders and approvals.
• Own the end-to-end payment run process, ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and within agreed terms.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including banking details, tax documentation, and compliance information.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledgers and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to supplier queries professionally and resolve payment issues promptly.
• Support month-end close activities relevant to accounts payable, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Ensure AP processes comply with internal controls and relevant tax requirements (e.g. VAT) across jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and reduce manual effort as transaction volume grows.
• Support audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to auditor queries.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

High-volume processing

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP software

VAT knowledge

Job description

Volta is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day AP for the group, ensuring timely payments and accuracy across multiple entities and jurisdictions. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, experience in AP, and proficiency with accounting software to support fast growth.

You will own supplier invoicing, payment runs, vendor record management, and month-end close tasks while upholding internal controls and VAT compliance.