Accounts Payable Specialist – Hybrid, High-Volume

DWF; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF in Manchester seeks an Accounts Payable specialist to manage a high-volume, multi-entity AP function. You will process PO and non-PO invoices, review expenses, and run weekly supplier payments while maintaining policy controls. You will support month-end processes and help improve AP workflows, reporting and controls.

We value accuracy, stakeholder collaboration and a proactive approach to resolving queries, with opportunity to mentor junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume, multi-entity Accounts Payable environment.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and IF formulas.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with internal and supplier liaison.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and solution-focused, quick to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of PO and non-PO invoices across multiple entities and currencies, ensuring accurate coding and timely processing.
• Review and process employee expenses in line with policy and correct payments.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs and assist with urgent payments as needed.
• Manage shared AP inboxes and workflow queues, respond to queries promptly.
• Investigate and resolve supplier, invoice, expense and payment queries, including complex issues.
• Prepare and reconcile supplier statements; follow up on outstanding items and aged creditors.

Skills

High-volume AP processing

Excel (VLOOKUP, IF)

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Self-motivated & adaptable

Tools

EskER (AP automation)

Job description

DWF in Manchester seeks an Accounts Payable specialist to manage a high-volume, multi-entity AP function. You will process PO and non-PO invoices, review expenses, and run weekly supplier payments while maintaining policy controls. You will support month-end processes and help improve AP workflows, reporting and controls.

We value accuracy, stakeholder collaboration and a proactive approach to resolving queries, with opportunity to mentor junior team members as needed.