Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist - FTC

Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a valued client to recruit an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist for a 9-month fixed-term contract . This position will initially focus on leading the Accounts Payable function while supporting the transition of finance operations into a shared service environment. As the project develops, the role will also assist in transitioning the Accounts Receivable process.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving operational efficiency by standardising processes, ensuring compliance, engaging with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvements across both functions.

Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Process and verify supplier invoices within Net Suite, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and compliance with internal controls. Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle, from invoice receipt through to payment, while documenting and streamlining processes to support future global shared service operations. Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any outstanding balances or discrepancies. Maintain accurate supplier records, including banking information, within the ERP system.

Prepare and execute fortnightly payment runs, covering both domestic and international suppliers. Monitor aged payables to ensure invoices are settled within agreed payment terms. Respond promptly to supplier enquiries and resolve payment issues efficiently. Accounts Receivable Produce and issue customer invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner using Net Suite. Monitor outstanding customer balances and proactively follow up overdue invoices to improve cash collection.

Reconcile customer accounts and investigate any billing discrepancies. Record customer payments and accurately allocate receipts against outstanding invoices. Maintain customer account information within Net Suite, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date. Produce regular aged debtor reports and provide updates on outstanding balances. Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Delivery teams to resolve customer invoicing queries. Identify opportunities to improve AP and AR processes through automation, system enhancements, and standardised documentation to support global operations.

Finance Operations Complete daily bank postings and perform monthly bank reconciliations, resolving any reconciling items in a timely manner. Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and ensure supporting documentation is maintained. Support month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and other finance tasks as required. Review employee expense claims submitted through Concur, ensuring compliance with company expense policies before approval. Skills & Experience Previous experience working within multi-entity and multi-currency finance environments, ideally supporting a shared service model.

Strong background in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, with exposure to finance transformation or process improvement initiatives. Experience using ERP systems, with Net Suite knowledge highly desirable. Familiarity with automated AP/AR workflows and finance systems. Solid understanding of VAT, sales tax, and international payment processes. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

Experience with in subscription-based or time and materials billing environments would be advantageous. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.

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