Role: Accounts Payable Senior
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
An established and growing business in Milton Keynes is looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable to lead a busy purchase ledger function and support the continued development of a high-performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong Accounts Payable and team leadership experience and ability for continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervising and supporting the Accounts Payable team on a daily basis
* Managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, coding, matching and approvals
* Reviewing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving outstanding queries
* Overseeing supplier payment runs and ensuring compliance with internal controls
* Monitoring supplier accounts and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
* Leading month-end Accounts Payable activities, reconciliations and reporting
* Reviewing VAT treatment across supplier invoices and expenses
* Managing employee expense processing and policy compliance
* Preparing payment forecasts and supporting cash flow planning
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system enhancements
* Monitoring team performance against key KPIs and service levels
* Creating and maintaining process documentation and controls
* Coaching, mentoring and developing Accounts Payable team members
* Working closely with Finance, Procurement and wider business teams to improve purchase-to-pay processes
Key Requirements
* Previous experience in a similar Senior Accounts Payable or Team Leader position
* Proven experience managing or mentoring finance team members
* Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and controls
* Experience working within a high-volume invoice processing environment
* Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
* A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and efficiency
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