Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in Leicester

A leading global organisation is establishing a new Shared Services Centre in Leicestershire, bringing Accounts Payable operations in-house as part of a strategic transformation. Operating within a large corporate environment, the business handles high-volume transactions across multiple international entities and currencies. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, helping to shape processes and systems from the ground up as the function transitions.

You will take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, initially working as a standalone specialist responsible for the full AP life cycle. This is a highly hands-on role with exposure to multiple stakeholders and international operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full AP process from vendor setup through to payment
• Vendor sourcing, onboarding, and maintaining supplier records
• Processing high volumes of invoices using 2-way matching
• Managing weekly payment runs and handling manual payments where required
• Responding to vendor queries promptly and effectively
• Producing and managing regular reporting
• Working across multiple legal entities weekly (typically 4-5), including international regions such as China and France
• Supporting transactions across multiple currencies (GBP, USD, INR, etc.)

This role also offers a clear progression path, with the opportunity to help build and lead an AP team as the function grows.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within a large, global or corporate environment
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes
• Experience working with SAP (essential)
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and handling large datasets
• Ability to manage high volumes efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and contribute to process improvements
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Ambition to grow into a leadership or team management role

What you'll get in return:

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 + 5% annual bonus
• The opportunity to play a key role in setting up a brand-new Shared Services function
• Clear progression into AP Team Leader or Manager role as the team expands (if wanted)
• Exposure to international operations and multi-entity finance structures
• A dynamic and evolving environment where you can genuinely make an impact

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior AP professional who is looking to step into a more strategic, developmental role with long-term career growth.