Accounts Payable Specialist

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a thriving finance team in Lancashire. This role offers the chance to be part of a growing transactional finance department, where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be highly valued. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth processing and payment of invoices, contributing directly to the financial health and operational success of the organisation.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist based in North Manchester, you will become an integral member of a dynamic finance team dedicated to delivering exceptional service across all aspects of accounts payable. Your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around processing invoices with precision, maintaining accurate records in the accounting system, reconciling supplier statements, and managing communications with vendors.

Key duties include:

• Manage allocated accounts payable ledgers with meticulous adherence to company policies and compliance requirements, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately.
• Process both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices for payment, maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness throughout.
• Post invoices and credit notes as requested by the business, ensuring correct coding within the accounting system to facilitate seamless financial reporting.
• Undertake routine accounts payable tasks as directed by the team leader, demonstrating reliability and consistency in all assigned duties.
• Maintain the vendor master database with up-to-date information, supporting effective supplier management across the organisation.
• Perform reconciliation activities including payments controls, direct debit monitoring, balance sheet account reconciliation, and monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Monitor month-end activities for accounts payable, proactively managing supplier accounts and tracking ageing balances to ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.

To excel as an Accounts Payable Specialist in Lancashire, you will bring proven expertise gained from previous roles within large volume environments. Your capacity for building trust through dependable client service sets you apart as someone who values positive relationships both internally and externally

You will also have experience in the following areas:

• Demonstrated experience in an accounts payable position within a shared services or similar environment is highly desirable for this role.
• Exceptional client service abilities paired with strong interpersonal skills enable you to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders alike.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications supports your ability to manage data efficiently and communicate effectively across multiple platforms.
• A solid academic background combined with relevant experience in finance ensures you can handle complex financial information confidently.
• Outstanding written communication skills allow you to present financial data clearly to all levels of management within the organisation.

The organisation stands out as one of the UK's leading independent convenience retailers with an impressive track record of growth across multiple international markets. Employees benefit from partnerships with renowned global brands as well as access to proprietary offerings that enrich their everyday work experience.

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