AP Specialist in Kirkham

This is a role for someone who understands that strong Accounts Payable processes are critical to maintaining supplier confidence, financial accuracy and effective cash management. The business is a long-established, member-owned organisation with a strong heritage and clear plans for growth. Following recent senior leadership appointments, the finance function is entering a positive period of transformation. As part of this growth, the team is looking to appoint two AP professionals at different experience levels. There is scope for both an experienced AP Specialist seeking broader ownership and a capable Purchase Ledger professional ready to take the next step within a developing finance function.

Over the next 12–18 months, the finance team and its processes are expected to evolve significantly, with improvements across systems, structure and reporting. These roles will be part of that journey and offer the opportunity to contribute to how the AP function develops. For AP professionals who enjoy a hands-on role with real responsibility and cross-functional exposure, this is a genuinely interesting next step.

The Opportunity

These positions sit within the finance team and play an important role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls. Accounts Payable is central to managing outgoing cash and maintaining supplier relationships. You’ll work closely with finance colleagues, internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain an efficient and well-controlled purchase ledger.

Why this role stands out

This is not just invoice processing. You’ll be given the scope to:

• Own day-to-day purchase ledger activity
• Support improvements in AP processes and efficiency
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business
• Gain exposure during a period of finance transformation
• Contribute to stronger financial controls

The focus is on building a robust, efficient AP function that supports the business as it grows.

What you’ll get involved in

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and on time
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Preparing and supporting payment runs
• Investigating and resolving supplier queries
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and audit trail
• Supporting month-end close activities where required
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure timely invoice approvals
• Identifying opportunities to improve AP processes and controls

Who this is for

You’ll likely be someone who:

• Has experience within Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger
• Is confident processing invoices and supplier reconciliations
• Has strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Communicates well with both internal teams and external suppliers
• Enjoys improving processes and working in a changing environment

You may already be an AP Specialist or an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next step.

The environment

This is a stable, forward-looking organisation investing in its finance capability to support future growth. Finance plays an increasingly important role in supporting the business, and improvement is actively encouraged. You’ll be joining during a period of positive change where your input can genuinely add value. The role is office-based in Kirkham, North Yorkshire, as part of a collaborative and growing finance team.

The reward

Salary £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience. Two hires planned across different experience levels. Exposure across the finance function. Opportunity to contribute during a period of transformation. A role where you can genuinely strengthen AP processes.