Senior Accounts Payable

Using your experience to assist Accounts Payables Clerks to efficiently process daily tasks. To take responsibility to support the Accounts Payable Clerks when the Head of Accounts Payable is not available or as needed by the Head of Accounts Payable.

To actively support the clerical operations of the accounts payable function. Proactively assist the Head of Accounts Payable with projects and ad‑hoc analysis. Process invoices and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. You will be required to input and maintain the integrity of accounts payable data assigned to you, as well as general administration tasks outlined in this role.

• Communicate daily in a professional manner with suppliers, team members, all UK offices and other key stakeholders.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Process high volumes of invoices for all offices in a timely and efficient manner with a minimum of supervision.
• Input bank payments for supplier payments and prepare supplier payment BACS listings.
• Assist the Head of Accounts Payables with projects and ad‑hoc analysis.
• Attach invoices to statements and/or actively chase statements by email and phone calls.
• Raise and log queries in relevant tools and chase for resolution.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Complete supplier credit application forms and daily BACS and CHAPS requests.
• Ensure that requests and queries are dealt with efficiently.
• Make adjustments, handle queries and resolve problems within company guidelines and policy.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Answer the telephone.
• Took responsibility for specific projects and tasks as instructed from time to time.
• Organise and store all relevant documentation on computer‑based systems.
• Perform other general administrative duties associated with the Accounts Payable function.
• Experience with complex intercompany settlements and assisting with setting up new UK & overseas suppliers.
• Assist in audits and take a leading role in year‑end reconciliations.

• Education – minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an accounts payable environment (Freight/transport industry experience an advantage).
• Ability and flexibility to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Strong working capability on the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to complete work and thrive within a fast‑moving, dynamic business environment.
• Organised – ability to multi‑task, work well under pressure and prioritise workload and self‑manage when required.
• Excellent attention to detail.