Accounts Payable Specialist - Retail

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced interim Accounts Payable Coordinator to join a growing Group Finance team within a newly established shared services function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AP experience to join a fast-paced environment, take ownership of the AP process, and help drive best practice across the wider finance function.

**Responsibilities:**

- Process and review supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Prepare and process supplier payments via electronic transfers and other payment methods
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve any discrepancies promptly
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date AP records, ensuring all supporting documentation is properly maintained
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queries
- Ensure AP processes are carried out in line with company policies, controls, and procedures
- Support the month-end close process, including reconciliations and preparation of relevant financial information
- Provide documentation and information required for internal and external audit processes
- Identify issues within AP processes and support improvements to systems and ways of working
- Work collaboratively with the wider Finance team to ensure an efficient and effective shared services function

**Requirements:**

- 3+ years' experience within an Accounts Payable role is essential
- Previous experience using NetSuite is essential
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and core accounting principles
- Experience working with finance systems/ERP platforms, with NetSuite experience particularly important
- Must be immediately available to start

Our client actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.