Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

A key part of a thriving transactional finance team in Lancashire, this role gives you the opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be highly valued.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist you will be an integral member of a dedicated finance team focused on delivering exceptional service across all aspects of accounts payable. Your day‑to‑day activities will involve managing supplier relationships with empathy and professionalism, processing invoices with precision, maintaining accurate records in the vendor database, and performing essential reconciliations that underpin financial integrity.

• Manage allocated accounts payable accounts with strict adherence to company policies and compliance requirements while maintaining clear communication with vendors via phone and email.
• Process all non‑purchase order and purchase order invoices efficiently for payment, ensuring each invoice or credit note is accurately posted and coded within the accounting system as per business requests.
• Undertake routine accounts payable tasks assigned by the Team Leader, demonstrating reliability in handling day‑to‑day responsibilities under guidance.
• Maintain the vendor master database meticulously to ensure up‑to‑date records and facilitate seamless transactions across the finance department.
• Perform reconciliation activities including payments controls, pre‑disbursement checks, direct debit monitoring, balance sheet account reconciliations, and monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Monitor month‑end activities related to accounts payable processes to guarantee timely completion of financial close procedures.
• Proactively manage supplier accounts by tracking ageing balances and resolving any invoicing or payment queries through effective communication with suppliers.
• Oversee the accounts payable email inbox and ticketing system to ensure prompt responses to internal and external queries.
• Release payment files as required, including manual ad hoc payments when necessary, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout.

• Demonstrated experience in an accounts payable position within a shared services or similar environment where accuracy and timeliness are paramount.
• Excellent client‑facing skills complemented by a warm interpersonal approach that fosters positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook for efficient management of financial data and communications.
• A strong academic background coupled with practical experience in finance roles that require careful attention to detail.
• Outstanding written communication abilities enabling you to present complex financial information clearly at all levels of management.
• Well‑developed analytical skills allowing you to identify discrepancies quickly during reconciliations or when reviewing supplier statements.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines through effective time‑management strategies without compromising quality or compliance standards.

Location:

Blackburn, England, United Kingdom.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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