Senior Accounts Payable
JOB_54026664810642Job type
ContractLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Up to £33,000Closing date
13 Jul 2026
Accounts Payable, Senior Accounts Payable, Up to £33,000 – Immediate start
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Reporting To: Finance Manager
The Opportunity
An established international manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to take ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring efficient processing, strong financial controls and excellent supplier relationships.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process while supporting process improvements and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment.
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure invoices are appropriately coded and approved in line with company procedures.
- Prepare and administer weekly and monthly payment runs.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
- Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.
- Monitor aged creditors and ensure outstanding issues are addressed.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities.
- Prepare accruals and balance sheet reconciliations relating to accounts payable.
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, financial controls and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Work collaboratively with Procurement, Operations and wider Finance teams.
- Provide guidance and support to junior members of the Accounts Payable team.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience within an Accounts Payable function.
- Previous experience in a senior AP, supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong understanding of purchase-to-pay processes.
- Experience processing high-volume invoices.
- Excellent supplier reconciliation experience.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or similar commercial environment.
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
- AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
- Experience driving process improvement initiatives.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and detail-oriented.
- Proactive and solutions-focused.
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
- Able to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Committed to delivering excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Pension contribution.
- Hybrid working model.
- Healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Professional training and support.
What you need to do now
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