Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Accounts Payable Specialist – Hayes - £30,000 - £35,000 - 12 Month Contract

Wade Macdonald are currently working with an organisation that operates within the Retail / FMCG space and forms part of a large international group, with a well-established presence in the UK.

The team needs someone to join them asap for a 12 months.

This is a key Accounts Payable role within a busy finance team, supporting day-to-day transactional activity while ensuring strong controls, accurate processing, and effective supplier relationships. The position plays an important part in maintaining cash flow discipline and supporting month-end close within a high-volume environment.

• Processing a large volume of supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, VAT treatment, and authorisation
• Preparing and executing scheduled and ad-hoc payment runs
• Monitoring payment timings to support effective working capital management
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate accounts payable records and audit trails
• Acting as a main point of contact for supplier payment queries
• Processing and reconciling employee expenses
• Supporting month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, and AP reporting
• Monitoring open purchase orders and liaising with suppliers to obtain missing documentation
• Providing documentation and support for internal and external audits

You will have previous experience within Accounts Payable or hold a relevant finance or accounting qualification. Strong attention to detail, confidence working with accounting systems, and good Excel skills are essential. You will be organised, proactive, and comfortable managing competing deadlines, with clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

You will join a supportive finance team within a stable international organisation, offering exposure to a structured and well-resourced environment. The role provides hybrid working, study support, and strong benefits, alongside opportunities for professional development and collaboration across the wider finance function.