An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a dynamic and expanding Transactional Finance Team. This role, based in Blackburn, offers a competitive salary of £25,000 and a performance-based bonus scheme. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely posting and payment of invoices, making this an ideal role for someone looking to progress their finance career within a thriving organisation.
What you'll do:
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our Transactional Finance Team. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring accurate and timely posting and payment of invoices. You will handle everything from processing invoices for payment to maintaining the vendor master database. Your ability to communicate effectively with suppliers will be key in resolving any invoicing or payment queries. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to take their finance career to the next level.
- Manage allocated AP accounts, adhering to all related policies and compliance measures
- Process non-purchase order and purchase order invoices for payment
- Post invoices/credit notes as per business requests, ensuring correct coding in the accounting system
- Perform routine Accounts Payable tasks under the direction of the Accounts Payable Team Leader
- Maintain vendor master database
- Handle reconciliation, payments and controls (RPC)
- Monitor direct debit transactions
- Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliations
- Manage supplier accounts proactively and monitor ageing
- Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoicing, payment or other queries
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Accounts Payable Specialist role brings proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably within a Shared Services environment. You have excellent client and customer service skills, coupled with a strong academic record in Finance. Your ability to communicate effectively allows you to present complex financial information in a clear and understandable manner. Your strong analytical skills, combined with your ability to meet demanding deadlines, make you an ideal fit for this role.
- Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably in a Shared Services environment
- Excellent client and customer service skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office products
- Strong academic record and experience in Finance
- Good communicator with the ability to present financial information effectively
- High standard of written skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to meet demanding deadlines
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading independent convenience retailer with established partnerships with global brands. They have a focused portfolio of proprietary brands and currently employ over 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The company has enjoyed significant growth, with 2021 revenues exceeding $26bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually. They offer a range of benefits including access to extensive learning resources and health benefits.
What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply today!
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