An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a thriving transactional finance team in Bolton This permanent, full-time position offers you the chance to progress your career within a highly successful organisation renowned for its commitment to employee well being and professional development.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist based in Bolton, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the accounts payable function by ensuring all invoices are processed promptly and accurately. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing supplier accounts, performing reconciliations, maintaining databases, monitoring payments, and communicating effectively with both internal teams and external vendors.

Specific duties include:

• Process both non-purchase order and purchase order invoices for payment with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Post invoices and credit notes as requested by the business, ensuring correct coding within the accounting system to maintain financial integrity.
• Maintain the vendor master database by updating supplier information and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Perform reconciliation tasks including monthly supplier statement reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliation to ensure all records are up-to-date.
• Monitor direct debits and pre-disbursement controls to safeguard financial transactions and support effective cash flow management.
• Proactively manage supplier accounts by monitoring ageing reports and resolving any invoicing or payment queries through considerate communication.
• Release payment files and process manual ad hoc payments as required to meet operational needs.
• Support clients and vendors by providing timely responses to queries via phone, email, or ticketing systems while maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Collaborate with other departments within the broader finance team to share updates on daily, weekly, and monthly activities for seamless operations.
• Undertake additional routine accounts payable tasks under the direction of the Team Leader as part of a dependable team effort.

Your proven track record in accounts payable equips you with the technical expertise needed for this Invoice Processing Specialist position. You bring not only strong analytical capabilities but also excellent interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with suppliers, clients, and colleagues alike.

This role would suit anyone with previous invoicing experience a college leaver, AAT studier, graduate or anyone who has interest in gaining expereince in the finance sector (full training will be provided)

This organisation stands out as one of the UK's leading independent convenience retailers with an impressive global footprint spanning over 6,600 sites across multiple continents. Employees benefit from partnerships with world-renowned brands as well as access to exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers.

If you are enthusiastic about starting your finance career within a collaborative team environment that values your wellbeing and professional growth, this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link below-take the next step towards joining an organisation that truly invests in its people.

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