Accounts Payable Specialist

A superb new opportunity has arisen to join a well-established commercial organisation in Southam as their sole charge Accounts Payable Specialist.

ZESOU

£28,000 - £30,000/annum

- United Kingdom -- England -- West Midlands -- Warwickshire -- Southam

Permanent

29 September 2026

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate payable records, and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time.

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes
• Code invoices correctly to the general ledger and relevant cost centres
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and pricing queries
• Maintain supplier accounts and reconcile supplier statements
• Respond promptly to supplier queries and build effective working relationships with vendors
• Assist with maintaining accurate supplier master-data records
• Prepare and process multiple payment runs in line with company procedures
• Ensure payments are made within agreed supplier terms
• Verify bank details, approvals, and supporting documentation before payment
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date purchase ledger records
• Keep electronic and paper filing systems organised and compliant
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audit requirements
• Liaise with procurement, operations, and other departments to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
• Support month-end processes, reporting, and other finance activities as needed
• Carry out ad hoc duties to support the wider finance team.

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role
• Ideally you will have previous experience using SAP or a similar MRP system
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and reconciliation
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. sorting, filtering, basic formulas)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and high stakeholder management
• Previous experience working in a high-volume transactional environment
• Able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to investigate discrepancies
• Team player with a collaborative approach

Working hours 7.30-4.15 Monday to Thursday,  Friday.