Accounts Payable Specialist

Role: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA

Job Type: Full time Permanent

Salary: Up to £25,000

Company: EG On The Move

About the role:

As an Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. Working as part of the Accounts Payable team, you will play a vital role in maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with company policies and controls. This role also supports the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365, including Invoice Capture and PO processes, helping to optimise workflows and improve efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently using D365 Invoice Capture, ensuring proper matching to purchase orders (POs)
• Invoice Validation: Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices, POs, and goods received notes, liaising with suppliers and internal departments as needed
• Payments Management: Prepare and process supplier payments, ensuring adherence to payment schedules and company policies
• Supplier Queries: Handle supplier queries promptly and professionally, resolving disputes to maintain strong relationships
• ERP System Usage: Work with the D365 system to ensure efficient invoice capture and processing, supporting automation initiatives
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and external regulatory requirements in all AP activities
• Reporting: Assist in generating reports related to aged creditors, payment performance, and other key AP metrics
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance AP processes, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy
• Collaboration: Support other team members and departments as required, ensuring smooth operational workflows
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Carry out additional duties as assigned by the AP Manager

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

Essential:

• Proven experience in an accounts payable or similar role, ideally in a retail or multi-site environment
• Understanding of AP processes, including PO matching and invoice reconciliation
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Whats in it for you?

Whether you're looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we've got you covered:

• 15% Food to Go Discounts Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Cinnabon, Chaiiwala & Sbarro
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance program
• Mental wellbeing and support
• Financial wellbeing
• Life coaching
• Legal Assistance
• Life insurance
• Retail Discounts
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Free on-site parking

Be a part of it:

Ready to take the next step in your career with EG On the Move?If you have a combination of the required skills and you're keen to take the next step in your legal career, we would love to hear from you!

Please note - you are required to successfully pass a DBS check, which will be funded by EG On The Move.