AP Lead

Parkside

My client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to join their Finance team on an interim basis. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing supplier invoices, managing weekly and periodic payment runs, producing key AP reporting, and resolving supplier queries. You will also provide support and guidance to two Accounts Payable Clerks while helping to drive efficiency and accuracy across the AP function.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed payment deadlines.
  • Manage daily processing of non-EDI, and PO-related invoices
  • Process EDI invoices and credit notes and resolve EDI Workbench errors.
  • Ensure all transactions comply with company policies and financial controls
  • Investigate and resolve supplier invoice queries promptly and professionally.
  • Manage and maintain the AP mailbox.
  • Liaise effectively with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Prepare and process weekly and periodic supplier payment runs.
  • Create AP date generation files and prepare cash requirement reports.
  • Generate and maintain BACS and SEPA payment files.
  • Process ad-hoc manual payments.
  • Prepare and distribute weekly Treasury information for the team.
  • Produce weekly Detailed/Summary As-Of reports and Received Not Vouchered (RNV) reports.
  • Support month-end close activities, audits, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Assist with AP reconciliations and reporting analysis.
  • Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and training to two Accounts Payable Clerks.
  • Help maintain high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and customer service within the AP team.
  Skills & Experience
  •  Strong Accounts Payable and invoice processing experience.
  • Proven experience preparing and processing BACS and SEPA payment runs.
  • Good working knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping.
  • Strong Excel skills and accurate data entry capabilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Analytical and proactive approach to problem solving.
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