Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Temporary 34000 - 39000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support end-to-end accounts payable operations and drive process improvements.
  • Company: Join a globally recognised organisation experiencing exciting growth and transformation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and wellness perks.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with automation tools and contribute to innovative finance solutions.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and influence finance transformation projects.
  • Qualifications: Strong AP experience, stakeholder management skills, and a proactive mindset.

The predicted salary is between 34000 - 39000 £ per year.

Our client is a highly successful international organisation currently undergoing significant growth and transformation across its finance operations. They are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on an initial fixed-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in both operational delivery and ongoing finance transformation projects.

The Opportunity

Joining a global finance function, you will be responsible for supporting end-to-end accounts payable operations while contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring payments are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with established controls. Alongside day-to-day AP responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects focused on improving systems, workflows and wider purchase-to-pay processes.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

  • Strong end-to-end accounts payable experience
  • Experience working within a high-volume transactional environment
  • Exposure to multi-currency transactions and international supplier bases
  • Understanding of VAT and varying tax requirements across different jurisdictions
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders
  • Experience improving processes, controls or ways of working
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • A proactive and solution-focused approach

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working within large, complex organisations
  • Exposure to finance transformation or ERP implementation projects
  • Knowledge of Workday or similar ERP systems
  • Interest in automation, AI tools and continuous improvement initiatives

What's On Offer?

  • Salary of £34,000 - £39,000
  • Hybrid working model (2 days office-based)
  • 34 days annual leave
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Private medical, life assurance and income protection benefits
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Wellbeing allowance
  • Annual travel benefit
  • Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation during an exciting period of change and growth

Accounts Payable Specialist employer: Eden Scott

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Contact Details:

Eden Scott Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Accounts Payable Specialist

End-to-End Accounts Payable Experience
High-Volume Transactional Environment
Multi-Currency Transactions
International Supplier Management
Understanding of VAT and Tax Requirements
Stakeholder Management
Relationship-Building Skills