Accounts Payable Officer in Corby

Fulkrum is a global leader in inspection, expediting, auditing, and technical staffing services, delivering exceptional solutions to the energy, engineering, and construction industries for over 14 years. Headquartered in the UK, we have established a strong presence across six continents, serving more than 300 clients worldwide.

Our Corby Office is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute supplier and miscellaneous payments using Sage (and/or similar system) and relevant banking platforms.
• Process payments in multiple currencies, ensuring accurate FX conversions and adherence to international banking protocols.
• Verify and reconcile invoices, payment reports, and bank account details for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain and update payment records, cashbooks, and remittance data within Sage (and/or similar system).
• Manage invoice coding, uploading, and secure document storage in line with company procedures.
• Update and maintain banking templates to reflect current payment structures and supplier details.

Stakeholder Communication

• Respond to supplier and banking queries professionally and efficiently.
• Issue remittance advices and provide timely payment updates to internal coordinators and external suppliers.

FX & International Payments

• Monitor foreign exchange implications on international payments.
• Maintain awareness of global payment timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to support month-end and year-end processes and internal and external audits.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance-related tasks and projects as directed by management.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience processing payments via BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments, and international banking platforms.
• Familiarity with BACS payment cycles, file submissions, and error resolution.
• Understanding of UK banking regulations and secure payment practices.
• Exposure to finance automation tools (e.g. AutoEntry, Tipalti, SAP Concur, or similar).
• Experience implementing or working with automated invoice processing, approval workflows, and payment scheduling.
• Ability to identify manual bottlenecks and suggest process improvements using automation.
• Awareness of how AI is transforming finance operations, especially in invoice recognition, fraud detection, and predictive cash-flow analysis.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formula-based reconciliation.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers, banks, and internal teams.
• Accounts qualification desirable or started – AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians).

Additional Information

This is an important role within the organisation. The Accounts Payable Administrator is a key focal point for Fulkrum staff members. It is imperative that they always give a professional and courteous impression which is reflective of the company’s approach to clients, candidates, colleagues and all whom the organisation has an interaction with.

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Accounts Assistant Payable to showcase their expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment. At Fulkrum, you’ll make a tangible impact while advancing your career in the thriving global business sector. We offer a fantastic working environment with a highly engaged team and consistently high eNPS scores. Join us to be part of a high-performing team with ample opportunities for skill enhancement and development.