Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client is a well-established and leading UK distributor based in Wokingham, seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their friendly and supportive finance team. This role would suit an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent attention to detail, and is confident managing high volumes of transactions while building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Location:

Wokingham

Salary:
£30k to £35k

Reference no:
16141

Accounts Payable Specialist – About

The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time. Working closely with suppliers, buyers, and the wider finance team, you will help maintain strong financial controls and support the efficient operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing:
Match, code and post high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes into the accounting system using semi-automated invoice matching software.

• Payment Runs:
Prepare and execute electronic payment runs in line with cash flow targets and supplier payment terms.

• Statement Reconciliations:
Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate pricing discrepancies.

• Query Management:
Resolve internal and external invoice queries through effective communication with suppliers and internal buying teams.

• Cash Flow Management:
Maintain and update the short-term cash flow spreadsheet.

The Successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or similar finance role.

• Ideally a proven track record working within distribution, wholesale, FMCG, or supply chain environments.

• Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 200, or similar ERP platforms, as well as invoice matching software.

• Excellent numerical accuracy and data entry precision.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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