Full job descriptionRole: Accounts Payable Senior
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary - £35,000 – £40,000

An established and growing business in Milton Keynes are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable to lead a busy purchase ledger function and support the continued development of a high-performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong Accounts Payable and team leadership experience and ability for continuous process improvements.

Key responsibilities:
*Supervising and supporting the Accounts Payable team on a daily basis
*Managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, coding, matching and approvals
*Reviewing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving outstanding queries
*Overseeing supplier payment runs and ensuring compliance with internal controls
*Monitoring supplier accounts and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
*Leading month-end Accounts Payable activities, reconciliations and reporting
*Reviewing VAT treatment across supplier invoices and expenses
*Managing employee expense processing and policy compliance
*Preparing payment forecasts and supporting cash flow planning
*Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and system enhancements
*Monitoring team performance against key KPIs and service levels
*Creating and maintaining process documentation and controls
*Coaching, mentoring and developing Accounts Payable team members
*Working closely with Finance, Procurement and wider business teams to improve purchase-to-pay processes

Key requirements:
*Previous experience in a similar Senior Accounts Payable or Team Leader position
*Proven experience managing or mentoring finance team members
*Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and controls
*Experience working within a high-volume invoice processing environment
*Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills
*Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
*A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and efficiency

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