Accounts Payable Specialist
5 days ago
Runcorn
A growing organisation in Runcorn is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist on a temporary basis, with a strong likelihood of progressing into a permanent role. Interviews are being scheduled promptly. Client Details This is a well-established organisation has a close-knit team and an expanding finance function. The environment is supportive, collaborative and offers genuine opportunities for long-term development. If you are an Accounts Payable Specialist looking for an exciting new career, it could start here! This is a hands-on AP position where you'll take responsibility for the full purchase ledger cycle. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth supplier relationships and accurate payment processing. Description The Accounts Payable Specialist responsibilities include: • Processing high-volume invoices and managing the full AP workflow, • Handling multi-currency payments across UK and Europe, • Matching invoices to Po's and resolving discrepancies with suppliers & internal teams, • Preparing weekly/monthly payment runs, including BACS schedules and reconciliations, • Managing supplier queries and completing regular statement reconciliations, • Maintaining supplier master data with strict fraud-prevention controls, • Supporting month-end AP tasks, reporting, and audit requirements, • Getting involved in continuous improvement as the finance function grows Profile The successful Accounts Payable Clerk should have: • Strong experience within Accounts Payable, • Confidence working with multi-currency transactions (desirable), • ERP system knowledge desirable, • Strong attention to detail, • The ability to work collaboratively within a small, supportive team, • A flexible and adaptable approach, comfortable with change, • Clear, professional communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues Job Offer The benefits on offer include: • Upto £30,000 starting salary, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Pension: 5% employer, 3% employee, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance x3 salary, • Full-time office, flexible for personal needs/emergencies