Accounts Payable

This role will see you take full ownership of the accounts payable function, processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and managing payment runs in a fast-paced logistics environment. You'll work closely with a supportive finance team, handling everything from expenses and mileage claims to ad-hoc supplier queries, while ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the ledger.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and expanding logistics and distribution business with modern offices and a strong reputation for reliability and customer service. With a collaborative, close-knit finance team and a culture that values energy, positivity, and teamwork, they offer a supportive environment where individuals can take ownership of their role and make a real impact.

Description

• Take ownership of the accounts payable function, processing ~250 invoices and ~1,000 jobs per month.
• Maintain and reconcile the creditors ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Reconcile supplier statements, prioritising key accounts and resolving queries.
• Coordinate priority supplier payment runs and manage ad-hoc payments as required.
• Handle expenses, mileage claims, vehicle tax, and PCN payments, liaising with managers for allocations.
• Complete new supplier forms, data entry, and contras for specific suppliers using the company system.
• Import and post monthly credit card transactions.
• Work closely with the finance team, including weekly review of creditors ledger with the Financial Controller.

Profile

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical and organisational skills.
• Confident in managing end-to-end AP processes, reconciliations, and supplier queries.
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work independently while supporting a collaborative team.
• Comfortable working in a lean, ambitious team with a "can-do" attitude.
• Good IT skills, ideally with experience in accounting software and Excel.
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines consistently.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of 27,000 per year, with flexible working hours across 4 or 5 days.
• Participation in a group pension scheme.
• Access to free health services.
• On-site parking and modern office facilities.
• Close proximity to town amenities and a 24/7 gym nearby.
• Friendly, collaborative team environment with opportunities to take ownership of your work.