Accounts Payable Officer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team in Bryanston. You will own the full accounts payable and purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices, credit notes and payments are processed accurately and on time while adhering to strict financial controls.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and internal recharges, both PO and non‑PO, within agreed payment terms.
• Administer purchase order, invoice scanning and OCR capture processes, and monitor the shared AP mailbox for correct coding and routing.
• Run weekly reports on goods received notes, reconcile supplier statements and perform supplier reconciliations.
• Prepare and support payment runs, ensuring all documentation and controls are in place.
• Respond to supplier and internal queries, investigate discrepancies and escalate complex issues.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and identify control weaknesses.

Required profile

• Minimum 3‑4 years of dedicated creditors/accounts payable experience, preferably in a high‑volume environment.
• Detail‑oriented, reliable and able to manage competing priorities independently.
• Strong written and spoken English with professional communication skills for UK‑based suppliers.

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, filters, reconciliation).
• Experience with at least one accounting/ERP system such as Sage, SAP, Pastel, Syspro, Xero, QuickBooks, Palladium or Oracle.
• Familiarity with OCR invoice capture platforms (e.g., Basware, Proactis, Kofax, Esker, Yooz).