Accounts Payable Specialist - Robert Half : Job Details

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Wakefield-based client on a temporary 3-month contract. This role will involve key responsibilities in managing accounts payable, supplier payments, and expense processing. If you have prior experience in accounts payable or finance and excel in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. This role offers hybrid working of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home after onboarding and training. For the right candidate this role offers a salary of £26,000 - £28,000

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process AP transactions while adhering to company policies.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Ensure timely payments by monitoring unapproved invoices and addressing issues as needed.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations to verify accuracy and completeness of purchase ledger transactions.
• Investigate and resolve disputed invoices promptly.
• Oversee the AP inbox, responding to inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
• Ensure all invoices are appropriately documented and supported.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of robust accounting policies and internal controls.

Requirements

• Prior experience in Accounts Payable or general finance is required.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Functional proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

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