Senior Accounts Payable Officer
Hemel Hempstead
Salary £28,000 - £32,000 + bonus
A well-established, multi-site retail business with a growing national footprint is looking to appoint a Senior Accounts Payable Officer to strengthen its finance function. Operating across numerous locations and handling high transaction volumes, this is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys ownership, pace and complexity rather than routine processing.
The business operates across the UK with international supplier relationships, including a significant US invoice flow, making this a great opportunity for someone with exposure to multi-currency, multi-entity environments.
The role Reporting into the wider finance team, you’ll take day-to-day responsibility for senior-level accounts payable activity, ensuring invoices, payments and reconciliations are handled accurately and on time.
Key responsibilities include:
*Overseeing end-to-end accounts payable processing across a multi-site operation
*Managing high volumes of supplier invoices, with a strong focus on US-based suppliers
*Ensuring accurate coding, approval workflows and timely posting of invoices
*Running regular payment cycles, including ad-hoc and foreign currency payments
*Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving aged or disputed balances
*Handling utilities, rent and recurring supplier payments across multiple locations
*Supporting expense processing and credit card reconciliations
*Raising sales ledger invoices and monitoring aged debt where required
*Liaising with overseas finance colleagues to ensure continuity and coverage
*Supporting audit requests and maintaining strong financial controls
What we’re looking for *Solid experience in accounts payable
*Proven background in a multi-site business
*Confidence working with multi-currency invoices
*Strong Excel skills and a detail-focused, methodical approach
*Comfortable dealing with suppliers, internal stakeholders and overseas teams
*Someone proactive who can spot issues early and keep processes running smoothly
What’s on offer *Salary up to £32,000 plus bonus
*A stable, growing business with ongoing expansion plans
*Exposure to international finance processes without constant travel
*A visible role within a collaborative, down-to-earth finance team
*Long-term development opportunities as the business continues to scale
This Senior Accounts Payable Officer opportunity in Hemel Hempstead suits someone who wants responsibility without politics and complexity without chaos. Applications and confidential conversations are welcomed.