Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist - c.£40k - Guildford Area - Hybrid

You will join a small, hands-on finance team and take ownership of day-to-day accounts payable activity, supporting accurate reporting, cash control, and month-end close.

Key responsibilities

Process purchase invoices and credits within an ERP system.

Manage the finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries.

Run payment cycles and support treasury activity.

Process staff expenses and corporate card transactions with compliance checks.

Reconcile supplier statements and bank accounts.

Maintain accurate data across the ERP.

Support stock and cost tracking in collaboration with operations.

Assist with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Support VAT returns and ongoing VAT compliance.

Produce ad-hoc reporting and basic data analysis as required.

Key objectives

Ownership of accounts payable, payment runs, and reconciliations.

High accuracy and strong attention to detail.

Active role in a fast month-end close cycle.

Act as a point of reference for VAT compliance.

Experience and skills

AAT Level 3 or equivalent.

At least two years in a similar accounts payable role.

Strong understanding of double-entry accounting.

Experience using an ERP system.

Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.

Good working knowledge of UK VAT.

Organised, proactive, and able to work independently