Accounts Payable Specialist — Growth, Impact & Development

Raceforce Global; Woking; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support accurate and timely invoice processing and supplier payments. You will collaborate across departments to resolve queries and contribute to finance process improvements, ensuring consistent and compliant purchase ledger activity.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to organise multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and supportive team player who can work independently.
• Competent IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and credit notes accurately in GBP and foreign currencies, ensuring correct account coding.
• Set up new suppliers and send bank details for verification.
• Reconcile Purchase Ledger accounts against supplier statements and payments.
• Resolve queries and work with the Purchasing Team on price and quantity variances.
• Prepare bi-weekly payment runs for review and approval.
• Manage the shared mailbox, ensuring emails receive timely responses.
• Support improvements to end-to-end Purchase Ledger processes.
• Assist with month-end activities, including journal entries and Purchase Ledger accruals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking / prioritisation

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support accurate and timely invoice processing and supplier payments. You will collaborate across departments to resolve queries and contribute to finance process improvements, ensuring consistent and compliant purchase ledger activity.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.