Accounts Payable Specialist (Sole charge role)

Location: Maidenhead outskirts (near all public transport routes)
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Pattern: Hybrid working - After 2-3-months of full training in the office
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Accounts Payable opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing business based in Maidenhead.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and hands-on Accounts Payable professional to take full ownership of the accounts payable function in a sole-charge capacity whilst working with a small, close-knit finance team.

Working within a supportive finance team, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensuring supplier accounts are maintained accurately, invoices are processed efficiently and payments are made on time.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working autonomously, takes pride in maintaining strong financial controls and is comfortable being the go-to person for all Accounts Payable matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and ensure records are up to date.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure invoices are appropriately authorised and coded.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and manage payment deadlines.
• Assist with month-end activities, including purchase ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a standalone or sole-charge Accounts Payable position.
• Strong end-to-end purchase ledger experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of up to £38,000.
• Hybrid working after full training.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• A varied and autonomous role with responsibility for the full Accounts Payable function.
• The opportunity to make the role your own and contribute to improving finance processes.
• Free parking on site and within easy reach of all public transport routes

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity and enjoy taking ownership of a busy purchase ledger function, we would love to hear from you.

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