Accounts Payable Specialist Location: North Leicestershire (Hybrid) Hours: full time, Monday-Friday Contract: Temporary - 6 months Pay rate: £26,000 - £30,000 (DOE) We're looking for a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy team to manage critical supplier accounts, ensuring accounts and paid on time to meet client and company expectations. What you'll do: - Manage accurate and timely processing of accounts payable payments and maintain supplier accounts - Train operational teams on AP processes and ensure compliance with company policies - Reconcile key supplier statements, resolve outstanding invoices, and clear debit balances - Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries efficiently - Review the AP ledger to ensure accuracy prior to payment runs - Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation - Monitor and improve AP processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency - Process and audit employee expense claims in line with company policies - Act as a primary point of contact for AP-related queries, delivering excellent service What we're looking for: - Proven Accounts Payable experience, ideally in a large multi-currency environment - Strong knowledge of AP processes and financial systems - Analytical problem-solver with a proactive, curious mindset - Clear communicator and effective team player, able to work independently - IT literate, with strong Excel skills