Senior Accounts Payable

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 processing
• Manage escalated invoice queries and resolve complex situations with suppliers
• Support the Accounts Payable Manager in overseeing a team of 4 AP clerks
• Assist with process improvements and implementation of new systems or ways of working
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Assist with month-end tasks, including reconciliations and reporting
• Provide guidance and support to team members as required
• Maintain accurate records and filing for audit and reporting purposes

Candidate Attributes and Skills:

• Previous accounts payable experience with exposure to escalated queries
• Some prior team support experience beneficial but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident, friendly, and approachable with a professional attitude
• Eager to progress into a transactional finance career
• Motivated to contribute to process improvements and take on additional responsibility
• Available immediately or on short notice

Benefits:

• Hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to shape and influence a newly created role
• Exposure to process improvements and broader transactional finance experience
• Supportive team environment with potential for permanent position
• Central Birmingham location with easy commuting

This 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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