Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: North Leicestershire (Hybrid)
Hours: full time, Monday-Friday
Contract: Temporary - 6 months
Pay rate: £26,000 - £30,000 (DOE)

We're looking for a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy team to manage critical supplier accounts, ensuring accounts and paid on time to meet client and company expectations.

What you'll do:
- Manage accurate and timely processing of accounts payable payments and maintain supplier accounts
- Train operational teams on AP processes and ensure compliance with company policies
- Reconcile key supplier statements, resolve outstanding invoices, and clear debit balances
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries efficiently
- Review the AP ledger to ensure accuracy prior to payment runs
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation
- Monitor and improve AP processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency
- Process and audit employee expense claims in line with company policies
- Act as a primary point of contact for AP-related queries, delivering excellent service

What we're looking for:
- Proven Accounts Payable experience, ideally in a large multi-currency environment
- Strong knowledge of AP processes and financial systems
- Analytical problem-solver with a proactive, curious mindset
- Clear communicator and effective team player, able to work independently
- IT literate, with strong Excel skills