Interim Accounts Payable Specialist in Hampshire

About Le Creuset: At Le Creuset, every dish begins with a story - and every story begins with people. Since 1925, we've brought generations together around the table, transforming everyday meals into cherished memories. Our legacy is built on colour, craft, and a deep passion for innovation - shaped as much by our iconic products as by the people who bring them to life. We're not just creating cookware; we're creating moments that last a lifetime. If you're inspired by heritage, driven by creativity, and ready to shape the future of the kitchen, we'd love to welcome you into our story. The Recipe for Success: Role Summary In every great kitchen, efficiency, precision and timing are everything. As our Interim Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll step in to refine how our financial kitchen operates, streamlining invoice processing, enhancing automation and strengthening controls. You'll focus on reducing manual effort, improving systems and empowering the team to work smarter, helping us build a best-in-class Purchase-to-Pay operation that runs as smoothly as a perfectly executed service. Ingredients: Key Responsibilities What's on your Daily Menu: In the day-to-day running of our financial kitchen, you'll: - Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely posting and payment - Support the clearance of outstanding invoices and reduction of the AP backlog - Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding balances - Manage supplier queries and work closely with internal teams to resolve invoice and payment issues - Support the P2P process, including purchase order matching, goods receipting and invoice approvals - Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure appropriate financial controls are followed - Work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth, complaint payment processes - Identify opportunities to simplify invoice processing and improve day to day efficiency You'll ensure every step of the AP process runs smoothly, with invoices processed accurately, supplier accounts maintained and outstanding issues resolved efficiently. What's on your Seasonal Menu: Across the lifecycle of the role, you'll focus on key operational priorities and ongoing improvements: - Support the reduction of aged creditor balances through supplier reconciliations and resolution of outstanding transactions - Help embed effective P2P processes and controls - Assist with improvements to invoice processing and approval workflows within D365 - Identify recurring issues and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency - Support the development of clear procedures and consistent ways of working - Work collaboratively with the wider Finance team to improve AP performance and maintain accurate financial records You'll help strengthen our AP function for the long term, while making a real difference to day-to-day operations. The Perfect Blend: What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy finance environment, who can bring organisation, accuracy and a proactive approach to managing Accounts Payable activities: - Strong experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger roles - Excellent understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment procedures - Experience working with purchase orders and invoice matching processes - Experience supporting or mentoring teams - Experience using finance systems, ideally D365, although this is not essential - Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies - Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and business functions - Ability to manage change, train users and embed new ways of working - Highly organised, proactive and detail focused, with a willingness to support process improvements Your Flavour Profile (Behaviours