Senior Accounts Payable Administrator

Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance Shared Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional who enjoys leading by example, supporting colleagues, and driving operational excellence within a fast‑paced transactional environment.

Group Services

Stockport

As the Senior Accounts Payable Administrator, you will coordinate the day‑to‑day activities of our Transactional Processing team, ensuring invoices and supplier transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with agreed service levels. You will act as the team's subject‑matter expert, providing technical guidance, coaching and first‑line support while driving continuous improvement across our Purchase‑to‑Pay processes.

• Coordinate daily workloads to achieve Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
• Support all core Accounts Payable processes including invoice processing, purchase order matching, supplier statement reconciliations, shared mailbox management, invoice workflow management and supplier query resolution.
• Review transactions for accuracy, completeness and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor workflow queues, invoice matching exceptions and supplier rejections, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Support month‑end and year‑end activities, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial data within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (or a similar ERP system).
• Provide operational support across wider Accounts Payable teams when required.

• Act as the first point of contact for day‑to‑day operational queries.
• Coach, mentor and support Accounts Payable Administrators to deliver consistent, high‑quality service.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Accounts Payable transactional processes and the Purchase‑to‑Pay cycle.
• Monitor workloads, identify bottlenecks and help prioritise work across the team.
• Escalate operational risks and recurring issues where appropriate.
• Support the onboarding and development of new team members.

• Resolve supplier and stakeholder queries within agreed service levels.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, payment queries and supplier disputes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure outstanding issues are investigated and resolved.
• Build collaborative relationships with Procurement, Finance and operational teams to improve end‑to‑end processes and customer service.

• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and service delivery.
• Support system enhancements, upgrades and User Acceptance Testing.
• Maintain process documentation and deliver training following system or process changes.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that simplify processes, strengthen controls and enhance the customer experience.

• Previous experience in a senior Accounts Payable or Accounts Payable Team Leader role.
• Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end Accounts Payable and Purchase‑to‑Pay processes.
• Experience working in a high‑volume transactional environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a similar ERP system.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for coaching and supporting colleagues.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and customer service.

• Knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements.
• Experience supporting finance process automation initiatives.
• Experience working within a Shared Services environment.

We provide a benefits package that continues to evolve as we grow, alongside opportunities for rapid career progression within a high‑impact organisation. We strive to support every team member’s development, valuing each individual’s contribution across our projects and long‑term career journey.

We strive to give everyone a fair chance to join our team. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process, please email