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Accounts Payable Specialist – 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
South Norfolk Area
Competitive Salary
Full-Time | Office Based
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy and growing finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the purchase ledger function within a fast-paced and collaborative business environment.
The Role
Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring all supplier transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company procedures.
This role offers a broad range of responsibilities across transactional finance, supplier management, month-end support, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the full purchase ledger process from invoice receipt through to payment
- Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within deadlines
- Maintaining supplier records within the ERP system
- Managing payment runs in line with supplier terms and cashflow requirements
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Supporting employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations
- Assisting with month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and ledger reconciliations
- Investigating and resolving invoice, purchase order, and goods receipt queries
- Acting as the main point of contact for supplier finance queries
- Supporting process improvements and finance system optimisation
- Assisting with audit preparation and compliance requirements
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Significant Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
- Previous experience managing the AP function independently
- Strong understanding of purchase-to-pay processes and financial controls
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience working with ERP systems
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Desirable Experience
- Manufacturing, engineering, or automotive sector experience
- Exposure to finance process improvement initiatives
- Experience working within a growing or changing business
Additional Information
- Office-based role
- Full-time hours
- 6-month fixed-term contract
- Due to location, own transport is likely to be required
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where you can make an immediate impact within a supportive finance team.
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