Senior Accounts Payable

Description

We're working with a well–established property business in Birmingham City Centre to recruit a Senior Accounts Payable professional. This is a newly created role, designed as the previous AP clerk has moved into a new position within the business. The company are using this as an exciting opportunity to reshape and enhance the role, giving the right person a chance to make it their own.

This position combines your core accounts payable responsibilities with the added responsibility of second in charge to the AP Manager, supporting a team of four AP clerks, and handling escalated or complex invoice queries. The role also provides exposure to process improvements and system implementations, making it ideal for someone eager to grow into a broader transactional finance career. Immediate or short–notice availability is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Raise and create invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely processingManage escalated invoice queries and resolve complex situations with suppliersSupport the Accounts Payable Manager in overseeing a team of 4 AP clerksAssist with process improvements and implementation of new systems or ways of workingEnsure compliance with company policies and internal controlsAssist with month–end tasks, including reconciliations and reportingProvide guidance and support to team members as requiredMaintain accurate records and filing for audit and reporting purposesCandidate Attributes and Skills:

Previous accounts payable experience with exposure to escalated queriesSome prior team support experience beneficial but not essentialStrong attention to detail and accuracyConfident, friendly, and approachable with a professional attitudeEager to progress into a transactional finance careerMotivated to contribute to process improvements and take on additional responsibilityAvailable immediately or on short noticeBenefits:

Hybrid working to support work–life balanceOpportunity to shape and influence a newly created roleExposure to process improvements and broader transactional finance experienceSupportive team environment with potential for permanent positionCentral Birmingham location with easy commutingThis is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, detail–focused AP professional looking to step up in responsibility, make the role their own, and grow within a supportive property business.

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