Accounts Payable Specialist: Fast-Paced Invoice Processing

Accountancy Action; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountancy Action is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis in the United Kingdom. You will support the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time.

The role requires handling multiple priorities, reconciling supplier statements, and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will also assist with month-end activities and audit preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger
• Ability to process high volumes of invoices
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
• Experience using finance systems/ERP platforms
• Proficient Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot)

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timelines
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation where applicable
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, keeping records accurate and up to date
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve issues promptly
• Liaise with budget holders and internal departments to obtain invoice approvals
• Process employee expenses in line with company policy
• Assist with month end activities including reconciliations and accruals
• Provide support for audit requests and finance reporting
• Monitor shared finance inboxes and action queries efficiently
• Maintain strong financial controls and adherence to company procedures

Skills

Accounts payable

Purchase ledger

Vendor reconciliation

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

ERP systems

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics 365

Xero

Job description

Accountancy Action is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis in the United Kingdom. You will support the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time.

The role requires handling multiple priorities, reconciling supplier statements, and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will also assist with month-end activities and audit preparation.