An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a dynamic finance team within a successful, globally recognised organisation. This role offers the chance to be part of a growing team, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely posting and payment of invoices. With a competitive salary range of £26,000pa-£28,000pa, this full-time permanent position is based in Blackburn. The role provides an excellent platform for someone looking to progress their finance career within a supportive and inclusive environment. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our Transactional Finance Team. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely posting and payment of invoices. You will handle both non-purchase order and purchase order invoices, ensuring they are processed efficiently for payment. You will also maintain the vendor master database while managing supplier accounts proactively. Your role will extend to handling reconciliation, payments and controls (RPC), monitoring direct debit activities, preparing monthly supplier statement reconciliations, and resolving any invoicing or payment queries by communicating effectively with suppliers. Manage allocated AP accounts, including all related policy adherence and compliance Process all non-purchase order and purchase order invoices for payment Post invoices/credit notes per business requests ensuring they are coded correctly in the accounting system Perform routine Accounts Payable tasks under the direction of the Accounts Payable Team Leader Maintain vendor master database Handle reconciliation, payments and controls (RPC) Monitor direct debit activities and balance sheet account reconciliation Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliations Manage supplier accounts proactively and monitor ageing Communicate and liaise with suppliers to resolve any invoicing, payment or other queries The ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Specialist role brings proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably within a Shared Services environment. You possess excellent client and customer service skills along with a working knowledge of MS Office products. Your strong academic record in Finance coupled with your ability to communicate effectively makes you stand out. You have a high standard of written skills, good interpersonal skills, and good analytical skills. Your ability to meet demanding deadlines will be key in this role. Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably in a Shared Services environment Excellent client and customer service skills Working knowledge of MS Office products Strong academic record and experience in Finance Good communication skills with the ability to present financial information effectively High standard of written skills Good interpersonal skills Good analytical skills Ability to meet demanding deadlines Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates ADZN1_UKTJ