Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
23/11/2025
About this job
Your new company Join a dynamic and fast-paced finance team in Newport where accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration are key as a Senior Accounts Payable Officer.
This role in a medical-based organisation offers the chance to take ownership of the Purchase Ledger function and contribute meaningfully to internal financial operations and reporting.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the full Purchase Ledger cycle from invoice processing to supplier payments
* Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase invoices
* Liaise with departments and suppliers to resolve queries
* Enforce proper authorisation protocols before releasing payments
* Manage weekly and ad-hoc supplier payment runs
* Reconcile supplier statements and review aged creditors monthly
* Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments
* Identify and implement process improvements
* Support internal financial reporting and KPI delivery
* Train and develop finance staff
* Maintain excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
* Essential: Proven experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Confidence to question inconsistencies and flag issues proactively
* Desirable: AAT qualified, part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA), or qualified by experience
* Advanced Excel skills
What you’ll get in return
* Competitive starting salary from £30,000
* Full-time permanent role with growth potential
* Private medical insurance
* Private pension
* Training and development programmes
* Blue light card access
* Free on-site parking
What you need to do now
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV or contact at Hays Accountancy & Finance on 02920 222 500 for a confidential discussion.
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