Accounts Payable Specialist
8 hours ago
Leicester
Date Posted: 2026-03-23 Country: United Kingdom Location: Grove Park, 7 Barton Close Grove Park, LE19 1SJ, Leicester, United kingdom Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis UK is growing and is looking for a Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team in Leicester. The Accounts Payable Specialist will support the AP Lead and wider finance function in ensuring seamless coordination between departments and timely, accurate financial outcomes. This role is key to maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, managing critical vendor accounts, and driving process accuracy and efficiency across both the UK and offshore AP teams. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Operations & Control Ensure timely processing and close monitoring of sensitive and high-priority suppliers, including Utilities, Health & Safety, HR, Payroll, Rates, Rent, and other key vendors Maintain accurate supplier records and proactively resolve issues that could impact service continuity or supplier relationships Actively manage the AP ageing report, clearing overdue invoices and completing supplier statement reconciliations Ensure no supplier accounts are placed on stop and resolve discrepancies swiftly CIS & Compliance Own and manage the full CIS process for Otis , including daily CIS splits and accounting Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC , ensuring full compliance and timely settlement of liabilities Support adherence to local tax and compliance requirements Stakeholder & Shared Services Collaboration Act as a key contact for the India Accounts Payable team , providing guidance and process expertise to reduce queries Build strong working relationships with internal departments, buyers, and external suppliers Work closely with buyers to chase outstanding Goods Receipts (GRs) and ensure timely invoice matching and payment Reconciliations & Reporting Oversee direct debit suppliers and participate in weekly or bi-weekly review meetings with the Senior AP Specialist and AP Lead Conduct regular reconciliations and maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records Support & Cover Provide cover during the absence of the Senior AP Specialist as required Support activities such as PO printing, payment approvals, pre-payments, and month-end paid invoice processes Manage incoming post and provide general administrative and ad-hoc support to the wider finance team Demonstrate flexibility in supporting additional duties as business needs arise. What You'll Need to Succeed Essential: Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or finance role Strong understanding of AP processes and account reconciliation Experience working with ERP systems and strong Excel skills Excellent communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability Preferred: CIS experience Experience working with shared service or offshore finance teams Knowledge of Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes Certification in Accounts Payable or related field What We Offer Competitive salary aligned with market standards Supportive team environment with clear reporting lines to the AP Lead Opportunities to develop expertise within a large, internationally recognised organisation A role with real ownership and visibility across the UK finance function Apply today to join us and build what's next! If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. 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