We are looking for a proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team and play a key role in enhancing and modernising the accounts payable function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, challenging the status quo, and driving efficiencies across financial operations.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the AP cycle while identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and support the wider finance team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approvals, and payments
2. Ensure invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner
3. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or queries
4. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
5. Monitor and manage the AP inbox and workflow approvals
6. Support weekly and monthly payment runs
7. Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations
8. Review and improve existing AP processes, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and automation
9. Work closely with the finance team to enhance internal controls and reporting
10. Contribute ideas to challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement
Skills & Experience
11. Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role
12. Strong understanding of the accounts payable lifecycle
13. Experience working with finance systems/ERP platforms
14. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
15. Ability to identify process improvements and implement more efficient ways of working
16. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across the business
17. Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the norm and suggest improvements
Desirable
18. Experience working in a high-volume invoice environment
19. Exposure to process improvement, automation, or system implementation
20. Intermediate Excel skills
What's on Offer
21. Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the finance function
22. A collaborative and forward-thinking finance team
23. Exposure to process improvement and operational change
24. Competitive salary and benefits package
25. Opportunities for career progression and professional development
If you're someone who enjoys optimising processes, adding value, and shaping how finance operations run, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.
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.