Accounts Payable Specialist — High-Volume, Fast-Paced Invoicing

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is representing a well-established UK distributor in Wokingham seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. You will manage end-to-end AP processes, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time while building strong supplier relationships.

You will work closely with the finance team, buyers, and internal stakeholders to maintain controls and support cash flow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable
• Experience in distribution/wholesale/FMCG advantageous
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 200 or similar ERP
• Excellent numerical accuracy and data entry precision
• Strong communication with suppliers and stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Match, code and post high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Payment Runs: Prepare and execute electronic payment runs in line with cash flow targets.
• Statement Reconciliations: Perform supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Query Management: Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Cash Flow Management: Maintain the short-term cash flow spreadsheet.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage 200

Job description

Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited is representing a well-established UK distributor in Wokingham seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. You will manage end-to-end AP processes, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time while building strong supplier relationships.

You will work closely with the finance team, buyers, and internal stakeholders to maintain controls and support cash flow in a fast-paced environment.