Accounts Payable Specialist - £13 - £15 per hour - 3-month contract - Maidenhead - Hybrid
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our clients finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper coding, approval, and entry into the accounting system.
2. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
3. Manage the accounts payable inbox, responding to vendor inquiries and resolving issues as needed.
4. Prepare and process electronic payments, including ACH transfers and wire transfers, in accordance with payment terms and company policies.
5. Assist with month-end close processes, including accruals, account reconciliations, and analysis of accounts payable aging.
6. Collaborate with purchasing and receiving departments to ensure proper documentation and approval of purchase orders and receipts.
7. Maintain vendor master data, including setup, updates, and verification of tax identification and payment terms.
8. Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries related to accounts payable transactions.
9. Stay current with indust...