About the job

Senior Accounts Payable ProfessionalGlasgow or Edinburgh | Hybrid Working | £36,000 - £39,000 | 9 month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for an opportunity to join a large and complex organisation during an exciting period of growth and change?

Our client is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Professional to join their finance team on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on operational delivery with process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Working as part of a high-performing finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient processing of supplier transactions while supporting ongoing improvements to systems, controls and ways of working.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day delivery of Accounts Payable activities across a large and complex business environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

Processing supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales
Managing payment runs and resolving supplier queries
Maintaining supplier records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
Supporting month-end activities including reconciliations, accruals and reporting
Working closely with stakeholders across multiple departments to resolve issues and improve processes
Identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual administration
Supporting finance system enhancements and process improvement initiatives
Assisting with implementation of new procedures, controls and best practice within the AP function
Ensuring compliance with audit requirements and internal policies
Producing and analysing data to support operational and management reporting

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong Accounts Payable background along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience within a senior Accounts Payable position
Experience working within a high-volume finance environment
Strong month-end and reconciliation experience
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Experience using ERP or finance systems
A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements
Excellent stakeholder management skills
The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to work

Responsibilities