Accounts Payable Specialist - Circa £35.000 - Hybrid (3 Days from home) - 6 month FTC
Role Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies, financial controls, and accounting standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting month-end activities, and contributing to continuous process improvement within the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
1. Process high-volume supplier invoices and employee expense claims accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
2. Perform full 3-way matching (purchase orders, goods receipts, invoices) to maintain strong financial control and data accuracy.
3. Manage the shared Accounts Payable inbox, addressing supplier queries promptly and building strong working relationships with vendors and internal departments.
4. Prepare and execute weekly and monthly payment runs via BACS, CHAPS, and international banking platforms.
5. Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and ensure Accounts Payable ledgers remain accurate and up to date.
6. Support month-end closing activities, including preparation of accruals, prepayments, and GL reconciliation schedules.
7. Utilize Excel and accounting systems to monitor AP performance and prepare reports on key metrics.
8. Collaborate with the wider finance team to streamline processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
What you will need to be successful:
9. 2+ years experience in a similar role
10. Available at short notice
11. Team player
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.