Purchase Ledger
5 days ago
Peterborough
Accounts Payable Officer Full-Time | Temp to perm Location: Peterborough - Hybrid Working Available Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working collaboratively across teams? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth processing of supplier invoices, accurate financial records, and exceptional internal service delivery. Key Responsibilities • Invoice Processing: Handle high-volume supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment in line with agreed terms., • Procurement Compliance: Ensure all invoices contain valid purchase order (PO) or contract references and correctly match them before processing., • Query Management: Act as a point of contact for internal colleagues and suppliers, resolving queries around coding, authorisation, discrepancies, and payment status., • Reconciliation: Assist with supplier statement reconciliation and support clearing items flagged during bank reconciliation., • System Oversight: Input, review, and authorise payments via financial and banking systems., • Experience: Proven experience in a high-volume accounts payable or finance assistant role., • Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel., • Process Awareness: Understanding of financial controls, procurement processes, and the importance of accurate documentation., • Communication: Confident in working with non-finance colleagues and able to explain invoicing and PO procedures clearly., • Be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team., • Work in an environment that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement., • Opportunities to develop your skills and gain exposure to wider finance operations. If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career, please submit your CV to .