Senior Accounts Payable

Eden Scott; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fixed-term contract

Salary £36k-£39k

Job summary

Eden Scott is recruiting for a Senior Accounts Payable Professional in Scotland for a 9-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working between Glasgow/Edinburgh. You will support day-to-day AP activities, drive process improvements, and work closely with multiple departments in a fast-paced finance function.

The role requires strong AP experience, high attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and ERP systems. Salary £36,000–£39,000 with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Senior Accounts Payable background required.
• Experience in high-volume finance environment preferred.
• Strong month-end and reconciliations experience.
• Proactive approach to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Manage payment runs and resolve supplier queries.
• Maintain supplier records and ensure internal controls compliance.
• Support month-end activities including reconciliations, accruals and reporting.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to streamline workflows.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

ERP/Finance Systems

Process Improvement

Month-end Reconciliations

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Glasgow or Edinburgh | Hybrid Working | £36,000 - £39,000 | 9 month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for an opportunity to join a large and complex organisation during an exciting period of growth and change?

Our client is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Professional to join their finance team on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on operational delivery with process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Working as part of a high-performing finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient processing of supplier transactions while supporting ongoing improvements to systems, controls and ways of working.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day delivery of Accounts Payable activities across a large and complex business environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales
• Managing payment runs and resolving supplier queries
• Maintaining supplier records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Supporting month-end activities including reconciliations, accruals and reporting
• Working closely with stakeholders across multiple departments to resolve issues and improve processesIdentifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual administration
• Supporting finance system enhancements and process improvement initiatives
• Assisting with implementation of new procedures, controls and best practice within the AP function
• Ensuring compliance with audit requirements and internal policies
• Producing and analysing data to support operational and management reporting

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong Accounts Payable background along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a senior Accounts Payable position
• Experience working within a high-volume finance environment
• Strong month-end and reconciliation experience
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Experience using ERP or finance systems
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to work

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £39,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Fixed-term contract opportunity
• Exposure to a large and complex finance environment
• Opportunity to support finance transformation initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive team cultureVaried and interesting workload
• Immediate opportunity to make a measurable impact

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role that offers both operational responsibility and involvement in process improvement projects, we'd love to hear from you.