Accounts Payable
Hays
Job Description
Role Overview
A detail driven Accounts Payable Specialist is required to support finance operations within a fast moving transport, freight, and logistics environment. The role centres on timely invoice processing, supplier reconciliation, and maintaining financial accuracy in a high volume, time sensitive setting.
Key ResponsibilitiesInvoice Processing - Receive, validate, and process supplier invoices, ensuring correct PO matching and coding.Supplier Reconciliation - Perform regular reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate supplier accounts.Payment Runs - Prepare weekly/monthly payment batches while ensuring compliance with internal controls.Query Resolution - Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice or payment queries promptly.Compliance & Controls - Ensure adherence to financial policies, audit requirements, and statutory obligations.Reporting - Support month end processes, including accruals, ageing reports, and AP summaries.System Management - Maintain accurate records within accounting systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or equivalent).
Required Skills & ExperienceAccounts Payable Experience - 2+ years in AP or a similar finance role, ideally within logistics or transport.Attention to Detail - Demonstrated accuracy in high volume invoice environments.Communication Skills - Ability to manage supplier relationships and collaborate effectively with internal teams.Systems Proficiency - Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.Problem-Solving - Ability to investigate discrepancies and propose practical solutions.Time Management - Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast moving operational setting.
Working EnvironmentThe role sits within a dynamic logistics and transport operation where strong supplier relationships and efficient financial processes are essential to overall business performance.
Benefits & Working ConditionsCompetitive salaryOpportunities for career progression within a growing logistics groupSupportive finance team environmentCompany pension schemeHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk