Job Description

Are you a finance professional ready to take the lead in a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment?

We're looking for a

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

to help deliver accurate, timely, and well-controlled AP services within a growing, values-driven organisation.



This is a 6-month fixed-term hybrid role, with occasional travel to our offices in Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, or Stonebridge, depending on business needs.



In this senior role, you'll support the Accounts Payable Manager, handle complex transactions, manage vendor queries, and ensure compliance with financial controls. You'll also mentor junior team members, lead on process improvements, and work closely with colleagues in Finance, Procurement, and Treasury.

What you'll be doing:

Support the Accounts Payable Manager in overseeing day-to-day AP operations. Lead on complex invoice queries, payment discrepancies, and escalated vendor issues. Own key AP process areas such as payment scheduling, month-end accruals, and reconciliations. Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, tax regulations, and audit requirements. Manage high-priority items in the AP mailbox, resolving vendor queries quickly and professionally. Contribute to AP automation and process improvement initiatives. Act as a mentor to junior AP team members and a deputy to the AP Manager when required. Collaborate cross-functionally to support smooth financial operations across the organisation.

What we're looking for:

Extensive experience in Accounts Payable, with a strong track record in a senior or supervisory role. Excellent understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, financial controls, and reporting. Experience in high-volume finance environments. Experienced in insurance, payments and income requirements Able to contribute effectively to management and policy making

Interview Process:

The interview will be competency-based to assess your technical knowledge and approach to problem-solving and collaboration. Interviews will take place week commencing 25th August 2025.

Additional Information:

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks before a start date is agreed:

Right to work verification Qualification certificate check 2x completed references Occupational Health Questionnaire - Fit For Work DBS check (if required for role) Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&Cs
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.