Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: North Bristol
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team based in North Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong end-to-end purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in driving an efficient AP function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve supplier queries.
• Support month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Support and mentor junior members of the finance team.
• Assist with audits and ad hoc finance projects.

About You

• Previous experience in a Senior Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end AP process.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working available.
• Company pension.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are interested please call Carys on 07777 125190 or email on