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The Role

We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Senior Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger professional to take ownership of the AP function and support the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

This is a hands‑on role suited to an experienced Purchase Ledger candidate who is confident about managing the end‑to‑end AP process, resolving complex queries, and supporting process improvements. You will act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end purchase ledger / accounts payable function
• Process high‑volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Match, batch, and code invoices in line with internal policies
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Act as the main point of contact for supplier and internal AP queries
• Support month‑end close, including AP reconciliations and reporting
• Maintain aged creditor balances and support cash‑flow visibility
• Assist with improving AP processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Provide guidance or support to junior AP staff (where applicable)

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end AP processes
• Experience working in high‑volume invoice environments
• Confident in handling complex queries and supplier escalations
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Competent user of finance systems and Excel
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working within finance teams