Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Our client is a highly successful international organisation currently undergoing significant growth and transformation across its finance operations. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on an initial fixed-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in both operational delivery and ongoing finance transformation projects.

The Opportunity

Joining a global finance function, you will be responsible for supporting end-to-end accounts payable operations while contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring payments are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with established controls.

Alongside day-to-day AP responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects focused on improving systems, workflows and wider purchase-to-pay processes.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong end-to-end accounts payable experience
• Experience working within a high-volume transactional environment
• Exposure to multi-currency transactions and international supplier bases
• Understanding of VAT and varying tax requirements across different jurisdictions
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders
• Experience improving processes, controls or ways of working
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive and solution-focused approach

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within large, complex organisations
• Exposure to finance transformation or ERP implementation projects
• Knowledge of Workday or similar ERP systems
• Interest in automation, AI tools and continuous improvement initiatives

What’s On Offer?

• Salary of £34,000 – £39,000
• Hybrid working model (2 days office-based)
• 34 days annual leave
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical, life assurance and income protection benefits
• Flexible start and finish times
• Wellbeing allowance
• Annual travel benefit
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation during an exciting period of change and growth