Senior Accounts Payable

Reed; Westhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a proactive Senior Accounts Payable professional to join its finance team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on efficient purchase-to-pay processes, standardising procedures and identifying automation opportunities to drive continuous improvement across the AP function.

You will handle high volumes of supplier invoices, reconcile statements, process payments and support month-end activities.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, code and post invoices in line with company policies and procedures.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Handle supplier queries and build positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Monitor AP inboxes and ensure queries are resolved within agreed timescales.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Job description

Senior Accounts Payable

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional who is passionate about delivering an efficient purchase-to-pay process while helping to drive continuous improvement across the function.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, while also supporting the standardisation of processes, implementation of best practices, and identification of automation opportunities. This role would suit someone who enjoys challenging the status quo, improving ways of working, and contributing to positive change within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, code and post invoices in line with company policies and procedures.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Handle supplier queries and build positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Monitor AP inboxes and ensure queries are resolved within agreed timescales.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Process Improvement & Change Responsibilities

• Drive positive change across the Accounts Payable function through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Support the alignment and standardisation of AP procedures across the business.
• Promote best practice within the purchase-to-pay cycle and ensure processes are followed consistently.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to improve ways of working.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual tasks and support the implementation of technology-led solutions.
• Assist with system enhancements, process documentation, and user training where required.
• Contribute to projects focused on improving controls, efficiency, and reporting capability.

If you're an Accounts Payable professional who is passionate about improving processes, implementing best practice and helping drive automation and efficiency, we'd love to hear from you.