Accounts Payable Specialist – 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

South Norfolk Area
Competitive Salary
Full-Time | Office Based

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy and growing finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the purchase ledger function within a fast-paced and collaborative business environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring all supplier transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company procedures.

This role offers a broad range of responsibilities across transactional finance, supplier management, month-end support, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full purchase ledger process from invoice receipt through to payment
• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within deadlines
• Maintaining supplier records within the ERP system
• Managing payment runs in line with supplier terms and cashflow requirements
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and ledger reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving invoice, purchase order, and goods receipt queries
• Acting as the main point of contact for supplier finance queries
• Supporting process improvements and finance system optimisation
• Assisting with audit preparation and compliance requirements

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
• Previous experience managing the AP function independently
• Strong understanding of purchase-to-pay processes and financial controls
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience working with ERP systems
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

Desirable Experience

• Manufacturing, engineering, or automotive sector experience
• Exposure to finance process improvement initiatives
• Experience working within a growing or changing business

Additional Information

• Office-based role
• Full-time hours
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Due to location, own transport is likely to be required

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where you can make an immediate impact within a supportive finance team.

Contact [email protected] or call 01603 851840.