Accounts Payable Senior

Role: Accounts Payable Senior

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000

An established and growing business in Milton Keynes is looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable to lead a busy purchase ledger function and support the continued development of a high-performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong Accounts Payable and team leadership experience and ability for continuous process improvements.

• Supervising and supporting the Accounts Payable team on a daily basis
• Managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, coding, matching and approvals
• Reviewing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving outstanding queries
• Overseeing supplier payment runs and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Monitoring supplier accounts and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Leading month-end Accounts Payable activities, reconciliations and reporting
• Reviewing VAT treatment across supplier invoices and expenses
• Managing employee expense processing and policy compliance
• Preparing payment forecasts and supporting cash flow planning
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system enhancements
• Monitoring team performance against key KPIs and service levels
• Creating and maintaining process documentation and controls
• Coaching, mentoring and developing Accounts Payable team members
• Working closely with Finance, Procurement and wider business teams to improve purchase-to-pay processes

• Previous experience in a similar Senior Accounts Payable or Team Leader position
• Proven experience managing or mentoring finance team members
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and controls
• Experience working within a high-volume invoice processing environment
• Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
• A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and efficiency