Role Overview
A detail-driven Accounts Payable Specialist is required to support finance operations within a fast-moving transport, freight, and logistics environment. The role centres on timely invoice processing, supplier reconciliation, and maintaining financial accuracy in a high-volume, time-sensitive setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing – Receive, validate, and process supplier invoices, ensuring correct PO matching and coding.
- Supplier Reconciliation – Perform regular reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate supplier accounts.
- Payment Runs – Prepare weekly/monthly payment batches while ensuring compliance with internal controls.
- Query Resolution – Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice or payment queries promptly.
- Compliance & Controls – Ensure adherence to financial policies, audit requirements, and statutory obligations.
- Reporting – Support month-end processes, including accruals, ageing reports, and AP summaries.
- System Management – Maintain accurate records within accounting systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or equivalent).
Required Skills & Experience
- Accounts Payable Experience – 2+ years in AP or a similar finance role, ideally within logistics or transport.
- Attention to Detail – Demonstrated accuracy in high-volume invoice environments.
- Communication Skills – Ability to manage supplier relationships and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
- Systems Proficiency – Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
- Problem-Solving – Ability to investigate discrepancies and propose practical solutions.
- Time Management – Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-moving operational setting.
Working EnvironmentThe role sits within a dynamic logistics and transport operation where strong supplier relationships and efficient financial processes are essential to overall business performance.
Benefits & Working Conditions
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing Building Supplies group
- Supportive finance team environment
- Company pension scheme
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