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Your new company

A leading global organisation is establishing a new Shared Services Centre in Leicestershire, bringing Accounts Payable operations in-house as part of a strategic transformation. Operating within a large corporate environment, the business handles high-volume transactions across multiple international entities and currencies. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, helping to shape processes and systems from the ground up as the function transitions.

Your new role

• Managing the full AP process from vendor setup through to payment
• Vendor sourcing, onboarding, and maintaining supplier records
• Processing high volumes of invoices using 2-way matching
• Managing weekly payment runs and handling manual payments where required
• Responding to vendor queries promptly and effectively
• Producing and managing regular reporting
• Working across multiple legal entities weekly (typically 4–5), including international regions such as China and France
• Supporting transactions across multiple currencies (GBP, USD, INR, etc.)

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within a large, global or corporate environment
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes
• Experience working with SAP (essential)
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and handling large datasets
• Ability to manage high volumes efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and contribute to process improvements
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Ambition to grow into a leadership or team management role

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £35,000 – £40,000 + 5% annual bonus
• The opportunity to play a key role in setting up a brand-new Shared Services function
• Clear progression into AP Team Leader or Manager role as the team expands (if wanted)
• Exposure to international operations and multi-entity finance structures
• A dynamic and evolving environment where you can genuinely make an impact

What you need to do now

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