Accounts Payable Specialist
Leeds - onsite
Permanent
Closing date for applications: 26 June - 5pm
Summary
We are recruiting an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Leeds based team. You will be supporting the Accounts Payable function by managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and processing supplier transactions accurately and efficiently. Also, you'll get the opportunity to collaborate with internal stakeholders, resolve queries, manage national accounts, and contribute to system improvements and audit readiness.
Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies
- Manage vendor records and maintain accuracy of the supplier Masterfile
- Ensure compliance with VAT, CIS, and internal financial controls
- Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve supplier queries and payment issues
- Manage national accounts and act as a key point of contact for high-volume suppliers
- Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Monitor and manage E-Invoicing exceptions to ensure timely processing
- Assist with system testing and support finance-related projects
- Ensure adherence to compliance and control procedures across AP processes
- Participating in monthly supplier meetings and conducting site visits to strengthen relationships
- Participating in team engagement events
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable and vendor management
- Solid knowledge of financial systems and E-Invoicing platforms
- Good understanding of VAT, CIS, and audit requirements
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Benefits
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
- Pension with aleading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
- Private Medical Insurance
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
- Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
- Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
- Personal development programme
Contact Details:
NG Bailey Group & Central Recruitment Team
