Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Bolton
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
Contract: 6 month FTCStart Date: Immediate
About the Company:An internationally recognised retail brand with a strong market presence and a fast paced, collaborative culture. Due to continued growth and a busy period within the finance function, the business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team on an interim basis.
Role Overview:
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the AP function across multiple international entities. You'll be responsible for high volume invoice processing, supplier management, and supporting month end deadlines while maintaining accuracy and pace.
Key Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices across UK and international divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls
• Perform 3 way matching for PO invoices and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Manage the AP inbox, responding to supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on outstanding items
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs
• Support period end processes, including accruals and AP reporting
• Maintain accurate documentation and support internal/external audits
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, and wider Finance teams to resolve issues
• Proactively identify process improvements to enhance efficiency in the AP function

• Proven experience in a high volume Accounts Payable role (retail or multi site environment advantageous)
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes, controls, and best practice
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar)
• Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables desirable)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage supplier relationships confidently
• High attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast moving environment.