Your new company

Join a dynamic and fast-paced finance team in Newport where accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration are key as a Senior Accounts Payable Officer. This role in a medical-based organisation offers the chance to take ownership of the Purchase Ledger function and contribute meaningfully to internal financial operations and reporting.

Your new role

• Oversee the full Purchase Ledger cycle from invoice processing to supplier payments
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase invoices
• Liaise with departments and suppliers to resolve queries
• Enforce proper authorisation protocols before releasing payments
• Manage weekly and ad-hoc supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and review aged creditors monthly.
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support internal financial reporting and KPI delivery
• Train and develop finance staff
• Maintain excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence to question inconsistencies and flag issues proactively

• AAT qualified, part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA), or qualified by experience
• Advanced Excel skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive starting salary from £30,000
• Full-time permanent role with growth potential
• Private medical insurance
• Private pension
• Training and development programmes
• Blue light card access
• Free on-site parking

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