Senior Accounts Payable

Senior Accounts Payable

Birmingham | Up to £35,000 | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead improvements, and make a genuine impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy finance team in a position that offers a blend of team leadership, process improvement, and hands-on accounts payable responsibilities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys driving efficiencies, building strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring a smooth and effective purchase-to-pay process. You'll play a key role in supporting the wider finance function while helping to maintain accurate financial records and deliver an excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable function.
Supporting and developing the Accounts Payable team.
Managing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time.
Reviewing and reconciling supplier accounts to maintain accurate creditor balances.
Producing regular reporting and analysis to support financial decision-making.
Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving queries promptly and professionally.
Supporting compliance with financial policies, procedures, and controls.
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiencies, and enhance the overall Accounts Payable function.
Assisting with monthly reconciliations and supporting the preparation of management accounts.
Acting as a key contact for audit-related activities and finance process reviews.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience within Accounts Payable.
Strong understanding of finance processes and controls.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
A proactive and organised approach with strong attention to detail.
Someone who enjoys improving processes and driving efficiencies.
Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, a recognised accountancy qualification would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

Salary up to £35,000
Hybrid working
Opportunity to lead and influence an important finance function.
Varied role with a mix of operational, supervisory, and process improvement responsibilities.
Exposure to wider finance activities and senior stakeholders.
Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and progression.

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