Accounts Payable Specialist – Portsmouth

Visionlogistics; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Finance team in Portsmouth. This full-time role involves managing payable transactions, ensuring timely payments to suppliers, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, working effectively both independently and within a small team. With a focus on accuracy and compliance, this position offers a chance to contribute to a reputable logistics service trusted by healthcare providers across the UK. If you have a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• AAT qualified or 3 years experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices with accurate coding.
• Manage payment runs and maintain accurate accounts payable records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

AAT Qualification

3 Years Experience in Similar Role

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist – Portsmouth

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist with previous experience to join our Finance team on a full-time basis in our head office in Portsmouth.

You will be responsible for managing and paying all payable transactions, ensuring accurate and timely payments to our suppliers and ensuring that costs are correctly allocated to the right business areas.

Working as part of a small team, this role requires excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail as well as the ability to work on independent tasks effectively.

Key responsibilities of the role:

1. Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding to cost centres and accounts
2. Reconcile discrepancies in invoices and vendor statements
3. Manage purchase orders logs
4. Prepare payment runs
5. Maintain an accurate record of accounts payable transactions and support any audit process
6. Monitor payment terms and compliance with contracts
7. Assist in month end closing activities including accruals for outstanding invoices

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Office-based with some working-from-home to be considered after probation passed

Benefits:

1. Company pension
2. Cycle to work scheme
3. Free on-site parking
4. Sick pay

Experience and qualifications:

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or experience of multiple system use
2. Strong communication skills – Both verbal and written
3. Strong attention to detail
4. Team player but also able to work on own initiative
5. Ability to think outside of the box
6. AAT qualified (Part or Full) or 3 years previous experience in a similar role

Our award-winning logistics services are trusted by healthcare manufacturers and service suppliers, alongside NHS Trusts and NHS Partners across the UK.