Senior Accounts Payable

Senior Accounts Payable

Posted 3 days ago by Hays

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£33,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester
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Accounting Accounts Payable Accruals Balance Sheet Bank Reconciliations External Auditing Finance Financial Controls Ledgers (Accounting) Management Microsoft 365 Microsoft Dynamics Microsoft Excel Month-End Closing Organisational Skills Process Improvement Reconciliation SAP Applications Scheme (Programming Language) Stakeholder Management

Summary: An established international manufacturing business is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the accounts payable function within its finance team. The role involves overseeing the purchase ledger process, ensuring efficient invoice processing, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The successful candidate will also support process improvements and mentor junior team members. This position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits, including a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment.
  • Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
  • Ensure invoices are appropriately coded and approved in line with company procedures.
  • Prepare and administer weekly and monthly payment runs.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
  • Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.
  • Monitor aged creditors and ensure outstanding issues are addressed.
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Prepare accruals and balance sheet reconciliations relating to accounts payable.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, financial controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Work collaboratively with Procurement, Operations and wider Finance teams.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior members of the Accounts Payable team.

Key Skills:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience within an Accounts Payable function.
  • Previous experience in a senior AP, supervisory or team lead role.
  • Strong understanding of purchase-to-pay processes.
  • Experience processing high-volume invoices.
  • Excellent supplier reconciliation experience.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or similar commercial environment (desirable).
  • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar (desirable).
  • AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (desirable).
  • Experience driving process improvement initiatives (desirable).

Salary (Rate): £33,000 yearly

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Reporting To: Finance Manager

The Opportunity
An established international manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to take ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring efficient processing, strong financial controls and excellent supplier relationships. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process while supporting process improvements and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment.
  • Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
  • Ensure invoices are appropriately coded and approved in line with company procedures.
  • Prepare and administer weekly and monthly payment runs.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
  • Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.
  • Monitor aged creditors and ensure outstanding issues are addressed.
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Prepare accruals and balance sheet reconciliations relating to accounts payable.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, financial controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Work collaboratively with Procurement, Operations and wider Finance teams.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior members of the Accounts Payable team.

Skills & Experience
Essential
Minimum 5 years' experience within an Accounts Payable function.
Previous experience in a senior AP, supervisory or team lead role.
Strong understanding of purchase-to-pay processes.
Experience processing high-volume invoices.
Excellent supplier reconciliation experience.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Desirable
Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or similar commercial environment.
Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
Experience driving process improvement initiatives.

Personal Attributes
Highly organised and detail-oriented.
Proactive and solutions-focused.
Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
Able to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Committed to delivering excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits
Competitive salary.
Annual bonus scheme.
Pension contribution.
Hybrid working model.
Healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
Generous holiday allowance.
Career development and progression opportunities.
Professional training and support.

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