Accounts Payable Specialist FTC 12-15 month

Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid – some flexible working)
Contract: 12–15 month FTC (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-growing, consumer-focused organisation. This role will play a key part in managing high-volume invoice processing and complex reconciliations, particularly across GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced), GIT (Goods In Transit), Purchase Orders and invoice matching.
You will ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting the wider finance team.


Key Responsibilities


Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct PO matching, approvals, VAT treatment, and ledger coding.
Carry out regular reconciliations of GRNI, GIT, Purchase Orders and supplier invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Investigate and clear GRNI and GIT balances, liaising with procurement, logistics and suppliers where required.
Prepare and execute supplier payment runs, monitoring schedules and managing payment authorisations.
Reconcile supplier statements, prepayments and accruals, ensuring accounts are accurate and up to date.
Act as the main point of contact for supplier queries, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining positive relationships.
Maintain accurate AP records and support month-end, year-end and audit processes. Requirements
Proven experience within Accounts Payable in a high-volume environment.
Strong experience with GRNI, GIT, PO matching and invoice reconciliation.
Experience using accounting systems such as Kofax, Basware, D365 or similar, with strong Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally. What’s on Offer
25 days holiday + study support
Private health insurance and pension
Opportunities for professional growth within an international finance team
Subsidised office lunches If you are a detail-oriented AP professional with strong reconciliation experience, we would love to hear from you