Job Title: Finance Officer – Accounts Payable
Location: On-site, Bristol
Responsibilities:
* Accounts Payable invoices into the ERP system, processing transactions received from a variety of sources and formats.
* Review invoices to validate spend type, cost‑centre allocation, and accounting treatment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures.
* Ensure that all relevant approval workflows are correctly followed prior to posting and payment.
* Administer and support the use of finance systems, including Microsoft Business Central, Pleo, and Zetadocs.
* Manage transaction deferrals, including the setup and monitoring of prepayments.
* Prepare and process supplier payment runs, reconcile vendor accounts, and actively monitor invoice queue to ensure timely processing and resolution of issues.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
* AAT level 3 or 4 qualified or equivalent.
* Demonstrable experience as the responsible person for the full Accounts Payable cycle, covering both services and inventory procurement, with annual supplier expenditure in excess of £5m.
* A strong working knowledge of all core Accounts Payable activities and best practice processes.
* Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt confidently to new AP systems and finance applications.
* A personable and approachable style, with the ability to support, advise, and where required train colleagues on Accounts Payable processes and systems.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
* Understanding of accounting, VAT, matching concept.
* Ability to create and adhere to AP procedures.
* Experience of working in a manufacturing, consulting or project-based business.
Competences Required:
* Organisation, planning and time management.
* Proactive and able to use own initiative.
* Highly motivated team member.
* Attention to detail and getting things finished.
* Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
* Building constructive relationships and earning respect.
* Proficiency in Office365 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Oral and written communication skills.
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