Accounts Payable Specialist R0287201

Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist role in Belfast involves processing invoices and expenses for a defence sector client on a 10-month contract. The position primarily operates remotely, with occasional in-person team meetings for local candidates. The specialist will be responsible for maintaining accuracy in accounts payable transactions and ensuring compliance with company policies. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and experience in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review vendor invoices and record them according to company policy.
• Resolve non-compliant invoices (e.g., NO PO, PO out-of-funds).
• Maintain accuracy in processing AP transactions, including accounting coding, timely payments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly payments to vendors and employees (check, wire transfer, and ACH payments).
• Review, verify, and process employee expense reports for compliance with company policy.
• Maintain vendor information including W-9 and banking information.
• Process credit card statements.
• Track, report, and pay state and local sales and use taxes.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close of accounts payable and accruals.
• Coordinate and gather documents to support auditors’ requests.
• Create monthly expense accrual, sales/use tax accrual, and variance analysis for month-end close.
• Handle various other accounting duties as requested.

Key Skills:

• 3+ years of accounts payable and general accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in driving problems to resolution.
• Strong computer and business solution software skills (NetSuite and Concur is a plus).
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with vendors, management, and auditors.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.

Salary (Rate): £19

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other