Accounts Payable Specialist

Downey Osborne is partnering with a well-established and highly respected property firm to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team. What's on Offer Salary of £32,000 - £35,000 Company bonus scheme Company pension scheme Enhanced pension contributions after qualifying service Study and professional development support Life assurance Serious illness cover Generous annual leave and additional company holidays Additional loyalty leave after qualifying service About You AAT qualified, equivalent accounting qualification, or qualified by experience Experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger environment Strong understanding of the Accounts Payable cycle Confident using Excel and accounting software Strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail Highly organised, with the ability to manage volume and meet deadlines Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Experience with in property, commercial or shared services would be advantageous About Your New Role Always Manage a portfolio of supplier accounts and the payables ledger Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales Ensure supplier accounts are up to date and reconciled to statements Handle invoice and payment queries, resolving issues with relevant stakeholders Review outstanding and disputed accounts and ensure appropriate action is taken Work closely with Property Managers, Finance, Procurement and site teams Ensure compliance with Accounts Payable processes, controls and deadlines Often Review aged payables with Property Managers and Finance leads, taking action to resolve outstanding issues Complete account analysis, reconciliations and support monthly payment processes Deal with supplier queries and contribute to month-end reporting and Accounts Payable analysis Occasionally Prepare Accounts Payable KPI reporting and analysis Support system, process improvement and wider finance projects Assist with audit requests and additional accounts analysis as required Never Compromise on accuracy or financial controls Stick a fork in a plug socket