Accounts Payable

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable candidate to join a successful manufacturing organisation in Fleckney with a strong reputation within its sector. The successful applicant will join a supportive finance team, taking ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process across multiple group companies while building strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers both in the UK and internationally.

• Up to £28,500
• Hybrid working available (1 day per week working from home)
• 24 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-16:00

Duties and responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, matching purchase orders and obtaining approvals for payment
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice, payment and purchase order queries
• Generating and processing supplier payments in multiple currencies, including scheduled and ad hoc payments, ensuring accurate allocation within the cash book
• Maintaining payment schedules, direct debit records and accounts payable databases to support effective cashflow management
• Monitoring the Accounts Payable inbox, managing invoices, statements and supplier correspondence
• Reconciling and maintaining the Goods Received Not Invoiced register and Preliminary Invoice reports, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties and providing cover for colleagues where required

Required skills and experience

• Proven Accounts Payable experience within a busy finance environment
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes
• Experience of processing high-volume and high-value transactions accurately
• Previous experience managing payments in multiple currencies
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile financial information
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities