Accounts Payable and Treasury Specialist in Milton Keynes

Hello, We are Recognise Bank; a modern business bank built to support the UK’s SMEs with tailored lending and savings solutions. Founded in 2017 by experienced business owners, we set out to challenge traditional banking by offering more flexibility, understanding, and practical support to help businesses thrive. Since receiving our banking licence in 2021, we’ve built a loyal customer base and a strong, diverse team that puts people first. Our vision is building stronger futures with bespoke financial solutions.

About the role

This is a fixed term contract. The Accounts Payable and Treasury Specialist is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, performing bank reconciliations, supporting payroll activities, and assisting with treasury operations to help ensure accurate and timely payments and effective cash management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Manage and execute the full AP cycle, including invoice processing, expense coding, approval workflow management, payment scheduling, and reporting.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the company's AP systems and processes.
  • Set up and maintain direct debits and supplier payment details via online banking systems.
  • Take ownership of the invoices inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries promptly.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across the business to ensure invoices are submitted, approved, and processed in a timely manner.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items as required.
  • Support audits by preparing documentation, responding to queries, and providing requested information.
  • Support budgeting and finance-related projects as required.
• Employee Expense Management
  • Monitor adherence to the expense management policy.
  • Maintain employee data in the expense system.
  • Coordinate the onboarding of new employees into the expense management system, ensuring users complete their profile information and assisting with system setup.
  • Review employee expense submissions and follow up on missing information or exceptions.
  • Respond to employee queries relating to expenses and reimbursements.
• Payroll
  • Contribute to ongoing payroll automation and process improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with payroll processing activities, including payroll reconciliations and HMRC submissions.
  • Respond to payroll-related employee queries.
  • Coordinate with HR and external payroll providers as required.
• Treasury Operations
  • Assist with funding activities and the execution of treasury wire payments.
  • Issue payment confirmations to counterparties in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Support the preparation of basic treasury reports for internal stakeholders.
  • Input and maintain accurate data within treasury systems.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment queries.
  • Support treasury projects, automation initiatives, testing of new functionalities, audit requests, and payment confirmations.

Required Qualifications

• University graduate at the start of their career and/or currently studying towards an accountancy qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel is essential; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to complete tasks accurately while meeting deadlines.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes, with some familiarity with accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Proactive mindset with a willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle queries and build positive working relationships across the business.
• Competent in using digital tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good team player with a collaborative approach.

£33,000 - £33,000 a year

If you're curious, driven, and ready to be part of something meaningful — where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact — then we’d love to hear from you.