Hays
Accounts Payable Specialist
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Your new company
A leading and well established organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy AP function during a period of increased workload and process improvement.
Your new role
In this role, you will be responsible for the smooth and accurate processing of high-volume supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments and strong supplier relationships.
Key duties include:
- Processing invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses
- Matching, batching, and coding invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Managing the AP inbox and responding to supplier queries
- Preparing weekly payment runs
- Supporting month-end activities including accruals and reporting
- Assisting with process streamlining and system improvements
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What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for the role will have proven experience working in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment, preferably from a shared service center background.
Key skills will include
- Strong Accounts Payable experience within a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, or similar)
- Confident user of Excel
What you'll get in return
- A competitive interim day rate
- Office-based role
- Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
- The opportunity to support a high-performing finance team
- Exposure to process improvement and development
- Excellent perks and benefits / free parking
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Central Milton Keynes Location
What you need to do now
If you're immediately available and looking for your next AP contract role, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Hayley John - 01908 870254 at Hays for more information.
Desired Skills and Experience
Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger and Management
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