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.
• Opportunity to work within a large and well-established organisation.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

This role offers hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 working from home. There is also car parking onsite and excellent public transport links.