Specialist Accounts Payable Project

Distinct; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity backed business in Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a 12-week interim assignment. This role is pivotal in leading the AP workstream during a finance system transformation while overseeing high-volume payment activities. The ideal candidate will possess substantial AP operations experience and a proven background in process improvement.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Early Friday Finish at 3pm

Free On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting or leading finance system implementations.
• Deep understanding of AP operations and multi-currency payments.
• Strong track record in high-volume settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AP function through the transition to a new finance system.
• Ensure continuity and accuracy across regular payment cycles.
• Manage complex payment activities and resolve system issues.

Skills

Process Improvement

Communication

Problem Solving

Independence

Leadership

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Specialist Accounts Payable Project Opportunity – Derbyshire (Interim Contract)
Location: Derbyshire (Hybrid potential)
Assignment Duration: 12 Weeks
Competitive Day Rate
Private Equity Backed Business | System Transformation Project
Flexible Working Hours Available | Early Friday Finish at 3pm | Free On-Site Parking

My client, a private equity backed business based in Derbyshire, is undergoing a significant finance system transformation. As part of this change, they are looking for an experienced and dynamic Accounts Payable Specialist to support the AP function through the implementation and beyond.

This is a 12-week interim assignment, reporting directly to the Finance Director. The role is hands on, focused on leading the AP workstream through go live, embedding best practice across the team, and ensuring the business fully leverages the new system.

In addition to leading the transition, the successful candidate will also support the Accounts Payable team with business-as-usual activity within the current system. The AP function handles high-volume and complex payment activity, including:

Multiple weekly BACS runs

Payments in multiple currencies, including GBP, USD, and EUR

International supplier payments

Part payments and instant payments

Managing approximately 250 suppliers across global locations

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the AP function through the transition to the new finance system

Provide hands on support to the team with current BAU responsibilities

Ensure continuity and accuracy across regular payment cycles and supplier activity

Identify and resolve system and process issues with a proactive, practical approach

Pre-empt risks and inefficiencies, delivering appropriate solutions

Present improvement strategies and updates to senior stakeholders, including the FD

Guide and support a small team of AP clerks through change

Promote continuous improvement and drive best practice across AP processes and systems

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Proven experience supporting or leading finance system implementations or upgrades in a transactional finance environment

A deep understanding of AP operations including international and multi-currency payments

A strong track record of process improvement in high-volume settings

Confidence to work independently, think critically, and resolve problems effectively

Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with senior leadership