Accounts Payable Senior

Accounts Payable Senior

£32,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working | High Wycombe, England

Marc Daniels are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Senior to join a successful market leading organisation based in High Wycombe. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional looking to take on a senior role with additional responsibility, acting as a key point of contact within the team whilst supporting operational excellence across the purchase ledger function.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring supplier accounts are managed effectively, payments are processed accurately, and queries are resolved promptly. You will also provide day‑to‑day support, guidance and coaching to colleagues, helping to drive high service standards and continuous improvement.

• Take ownership of a portfolio of supplier accounts, building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Investigate, reconcile and resolve complex supplier statement discrepancies and account queries.
• Proactively manage and reduce aged debt, clearing outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within agreed service level targets.
• Process self‑billing transactions in line with contractual agreements and company procedures.
• Monitor invoice workflows and resolve processing exceptions and bottlenecks.
• Support month‑end and year‑end activities, ensuring Accounts Payable records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain data integrity across finance systems and reporting platforms.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies and audit requirements.
• Escalate complex issues, risks or concerns to the AP Team Leader and relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert within the Accounts Payable function.
• Provide coaching, support and guidance to team members, assisting with training and development initiatives.

• Previous experience in a senior Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger position.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls and best practice.
• Experience managing supplier reconciliations and resolving complex queries.
• Ability to work independently whilst supporting wider team objectives.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business and with external suppliers.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with finance systems and Excel.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in office, 2 days from home).
• Opportunity to work within a large and well‑established organisation.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Car parking onsite and excellent public transport links.