Senior Account Payable Specialist

Marc Daniels; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join a well-known company based in Acton, United Kingdom. The role includes overseeing invoice processing and requires strong AP experience and Excel skills. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience and will need to commute to the office 3 days a week. This position offers the opportunity to lead the team as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Account Payables.
• Experience in a large company.
• Ability to commute to Acton 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily processing of purchase orders and invoices.
• Prepare weekly and ad‑hoc payment runs.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Experience within Account Payables

Strong with Excel

Comfortable leading a team

Job description

Marc Daniels is working with a well‑known company based in Acton to search for a senior accounts payable specialist to join the team and help process invoices. The role will require the individual to commute to the office 3 days a week in Acton; however, it is easily accessible by public transport.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily processing of purchase orders and invoices
• Prepare weekly and ad‑hoc payment runs
• Set up new suppliers in Navision
• Assist with month‑end journals for goods received not invoiced
• Review aged creditors to ensure accurate, timely payments and adherence to procedures
• Process staff expenses efficiently
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Perform weekly and monthly supplier reconciliations
• Support the finance team with ad‑hoc requests and projects

The perfect individual will:

• Be able to commute to Acton 3 days a week, either by vehicle or public transport
• Have strong experience within Account Payables (5 years minimum)
• Be comfortable leading the team when needed/deputising for the purchase ledger manager
• Have experience in a large company
• Be strong with Excel

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