Accounts Payable Specialist

Why apply for this role?

Competitive salary package
Hybrid working model - 3 days WFH

10% Pension contribution
Fully funded Study support
Structured study leave
Opportunity to progress into Assistant Accountant duties or AP Manager
Supportive and collaborative finance team
Excellent work-life balance culture

About the Job

Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing Belfast-based finance team supporting a group of businesses across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their technical experience and progress within a supportive environment.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will initially focus on delivering an accurate and efficient accounts payable service, with the role expanding over time into wider assistant accountant responsibilities including management accounts, reconciliations, and accounts receivable support.

Key responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring invoices and expenses are approved, coded, posted, and paid on time
Process supplier invoices, employee expenses, and company credit card transactions accurately
Maintain supplier ledger controls through reconciliations and statement reviews
Complete bank reconciliations and nominal ledger reviews
Ensure client-related expenses are captured and recharged accurately
Support monthly management reporting and spend analysis
Assist with intercompany reconciliations and variance commentary
Contribute to cashflow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Resolve supplier and internal finance queries efficiently
Work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business
Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives
Escalate financial risks or issues where appropriate

Previous experience

Previous experience in a busy finance or accounts environment
Experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, journals, and reconciliations
Good understanding of core accounting principles
Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
Confident user of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
Positive, proactive, and flexible approach

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.

Skills:
Accounts Payable

Benefits:
Work From Home

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