Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: NorthamptonSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 Hybrid Working: 2 to 3 days on site

Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their expanding Shared Service Centre (SSC), supporting multiple business units across the UK. This role has become available due to an internal promotion, demonstrating their commitment to career growth and progression. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by improving efficiency, standardising processes, and reducing costs within the AP function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Accurately process high volumes of invoices using Sage, ensuring timely and precise data entry.
• Matching and Verification: Match invoices with purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs), resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Payment Runs: Assist in preparing regular payment runs on Sage, ensuring payments are processed within agreed terms while optimising payment schedules for cash flow.
• Supplier Queries: Respond to supplier queries and reconcile statements, maintaining positive relationships and addressing issues quickly.
• Expense Claims: Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate supplier records on Sage, reducing errors and improving data accuracy.
• Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling accounts payable balances with the general ledger during month-end.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes, standardise procedures, and reduce manual work to improve efficiency.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or finance administration is a must
• Experience working within a Shared Service Centre or multi-entity environment is ideal not essential.
• Proficiency in Sage for invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle high volumes of data accurately.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience contributing to process improvements or standardisation projects is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of VAT and tax regulations is a plus.