Accounts Payable Specialist - EXCLUSIVE TO VANRATH

VanRath; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VANRATH is excited to partner with an established organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist for a busy, high-volume finance function in Lisburn. You will manage supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and support cash flow through timely payments.

You will work closely with procurement and operations and gain exposure to broader finance processes while developing your career within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environment or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, and payment procedures.
• Experience working with multiple currencies and foreign exchange payments.
• Previous experience using ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices across currencies with accuracy and compliance.
• Perform three-way invoice matching with procurement and operations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs, including foreign currency payments.
• Maintain Accounts Payable ledger and reconcile supplier statements.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage expense accounts and allocate costs across cost centres.
• Provide expenditure analysis as required and support month-end close.
• Assist with accruals and prepayments for month-end close.
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule of upcoming payments for cash flow management.
• Support wider general ledger and finance activities as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of Accounts Payable processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation for timely processing.

Skills

Invoice processing

Supplier statement reconciliations

Multi-currency payments

Payment procedures

ERP / accounting systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist
(Exclusive to VANRATH - Excellent Opportunity with Established Finance Team)
VANRATH are delighted to exclusively partner with an established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong Accounts Payable experience to join a busy, high-volume finance function and take responsibility for a key area of the business.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience




• Opportunity to develop your career within an established finance team




• Broad exposure to Accounts Payable and wider finance responsibilities




• Fast-paced and collaborative working environment




• Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing organisation

About your next employer

Our client is an established and growing organisation with a busy and collaborative finance function. The finance team plays a key role in supporting the wider business, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team and take ownership of a varied Accounts Payable role, while gaining exposure to wider finance processes and responsibilities.

About you

• 5+ years' experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environment or similar finance role




• Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, and payment procedures




• Experience working with multiple currencies and foreign exchange payments




• Previous experience using ERP/accounting systems




• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel




• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills




• Highly organised with excellent time-management skills




• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a wider finance team




• Strong communication and interpersonal skills




• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines




• Relevant accounting, finance, or business qualification such as AAT, Accounts Technician, or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA is desirable but not essential

What you'll do

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices across multiple currencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures




• Working closely with procurement and operational teams to complete three‑way invoice matching and resolve discrepancies




• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs, including domestic and foreign currency payments




• Maintaining the Accounts Payable ledger and completing regular supplier statement reconciliations




• Preparing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies




• Managing company expense accounts and ensuring expenditure is accurately categorised across multiple cost centres




• Providing analysis of expenditure where required




• Supporting the month‑end close process, including accruals and prepayments




• Maintaining an accurate schedule of upcoming payments to support cash flow management




• Supporting wider general ledger and finance activities where required




• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of Accounts Payable processes




• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider organisation to ensure accurate and timely financial processing