Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist
Six Month Fixed Term Contract
Immediate start
Fabulous office environment with excellent facilities, free onsite parking in easily accessible city centre location
A brand new opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Finance team of a unique manufacturing organisation on an initial six month contract. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments, while supporting the wider Finance team during month-end.
Key Responsibilities
* Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
* Complete three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices.
* Code and post invoices to the correct ledger accounts and cost centres.
* Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries and outstanding items.
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve missing, duplicate or unmatched transactions.
* Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring payment information is accurate and appropriately authorised.
* Support month-end Accounts Payable activities and meet agreed deadlines.
* Maintain accurate supplier account and purchase ledger records.
* Assist with Credit Control activities, including cash processing, card payments and customer queries.
* Support the processing of SAP Concur expenses and month-end expense claims.
Experience Required
* Previous Accounts Payable experience is essential, including working with high volumes of invoices.
* Strong experience of three-way matching and invoice processing.
* Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
* Experience supporting payment runs and checking supplier payment information.
* Good understanding of purchase ledger controls, supplier master data and payment authorisation processes.
* Experience using ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy.
* Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict month-end deadlines.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
* Good problem-solving and query-resolution skills.
Desirable: Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or distribution environment, or experience working in a purchase order-based accounting environment. Credit Control experience would also be advantageous, although training will be provided
How to apply
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