Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist – Wantage – 12 Months FTC – Hybrid - £30,000 -£35,000 per annum About the Client Our client is a highly established organisation with a large, highly skilled workforce operating in a fast-paced and performance-focused environment. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. They value collaboration and diversity while providing employees with an environment where they can develop their skills and contribute to shared success.

About the Job This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to take responsibility for a varied purchase ledger function. Working within the finance team, you will help ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls across invoice processing, reconciliations, payments and cash management. Duties will include:
Managing invoice processing across different currencies and business entities. Reconciling supplier accounts and investigating discrepancies. Handling supplier and internal finance queries through to resolution. Checking invoices against purchase orders, receipts and relevant approvals. Ensuring invoices without purchase orders have the correct authorisation. Producing and maintaining regular accounts payable reporting. Preparing weekly payment runs and accurately recording supplier payments. Completing daily bank reconciliations and investigating differences.

Posting purchase ledger, foreign exchange and adjustment journals to the general ledger. Reconciling purchase ledger balances as part of the balance sheet process. Supporting the maintenance of short-term cash flow forecasts. Identifying opportunities to make accounts payable processes more efficient and effective. Providing wider finance support where required. About the Successful Applicant You will have solid purchase ledger experience, including three-way GRN matching and invoice approval processes, alongside strong Excel and general IT skills.

What You Will Receive in Return You will join a high-performing organisation offering a competitive benefits package and a working environment that supports employee wellbeing and development. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, staff events, a subsidised onsite restaurant, car schemes, free parking and access to extensive green spaces.