Hybrid Accounts Payable Specialist - Payments & Collections

Student Times; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for an Accounts Payable role based in Speke, Liverpool. The 8-month contract sits within the Accounts Receivable team, handling collections, payment queries and reports, with liaison to collection agencies and sales.

The role supports ad hoc projects and continuous improvement, with a 37.5-hour work week. The ideal candidate will have AP experience or a Business/Finance degree, strong accounting knowledge, Excel and SAP proficiency, and excellent attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role or similar financial position or a graduate in a Business / Finance Degree course.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practises.
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel and knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Run ageing reports and review AP balance.
• Processing invoices.
• Resolve non-payment issues with customers.
• Liaise with collection agencies.
• Liaise with sales team to for payment escalations.
• Process write-offs.
• Respond to ad hoc customer queries.
• Liaise with customer service on customer queries as required.
• Develop collections & customer queries root cause reports to identify opportunities to improve the process and drive customer satisfaction.
• Support ad hoc requests and activities (e.g. queries from cash applications, customer service teams).
• Provide support and assistance with Cash Application activities during periods of high demand as required.
• Support ad hoc projects or continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Adecco is recruiting for an Accounts Payable role based in Speke, Liverpool. The 8-month contract sits within the Accounts Receivable team, handling collections, payment queries and reports, with liaison to collection agencies and sales.

The role supports ad hoc projects and continuous improvement, with a 37.5-hour work week. The ideal candidate will have AP experience or a Business/Finance degree, strong accounting knowledge, Excel and SAP proficiency, and excellent attention to detail and