Accounts Payable Specialist (Vendor Management)

Artair Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role is vital for managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely processing of invoices. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible working environment, with opportunities for hybrid work. You will be part of a supportive team, engaging in diverse projects that enhance your skills and career growth. With a generous compensation package and a commitment to diversity, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a welcoming atmosphere. If you have a passion for finance and vendor management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable with a focus on vendor management.
• Ability to read invoices in multiple European languages.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate invoices while identifying risk factors.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal customers.

Skills

Invoice Analysis

Vendor Management

Customer Service

Multilingual Reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Accounts Payable Specialist (Vendor Management) role at Artair Group.

The Accounts Payable Specialist (Vendor Management) is an integral part of Lathams Accounting team. This role will be responsible for reviewing invoices, validating and creating new vendor set-ups, while exercising judgement and identifying issues that require escalation or additional care. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other Key Responsibilities Include

• Analysing invoices for appropriate substantiation
• Reviewing invoices and visually identifying risk factors that need attention
• Reviewing workflow approvals to determine if any additional approvals are required
• Communicating with vendors and internal customers about requests and updating them on the progress

We'd Love To Hear From You If You

• Demonstrate the ability to read invoices in various European languages including, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Possess knowledge of Vendor Management processes

And Have

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• Similar Accounts Payable Vendor Management experience
• Experience with one or more Accounting principles of the following countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain)

Successful Candidates Will Not Only Be Provided With An Outstanding Career Opportunity And Welcoming Environment, But Will Also Be Provided With a Generous Total Compensation Package With Bonuses Awarded In Recognition Of Both Individual And Firm Performance. Eligible Employees Can Participate In Lathams Comprehensive Benefit Program Which Includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Accounting