Job Description
We are urgently seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic finance team in London. This critical role requires exceptional organisational skills and a proactive approach to vendor management. You'll be the cornerstone of our payment processing operations, ensuring financial accuracy and vendor relationships remain impeccable. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a passion for financial precision, apply today to secure your position in this urgent hiring initiative.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processing including invoice verification, coding, and payment scheduling
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within SLAs
- Optimise payment workflows to enhance operational efficiency
- Collaborate with procurement on vendor contracts and payment terms
- Prepare month-end closing reports and AP ageing analyses
- Implement continuous process improvements in payment systems
- Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations and internal controls
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' accounts payable experience in a UK corporate environment
- Proven expertise in SAP or Oracle financial modules
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table proficiency
- ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or equivalent accounting qualification
- Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong vendor management and negotiation abilities
- Ability to prioritise tasks in high-volume transaction environments
- UK working rights and right to work in the UK