Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable

Location: Dudley
Job Type: Full-Time | Temp to Perm
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Dudley for an Accounts Payable to join their finance team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to join a supportive finance function where they can make a real impact on the day-to-day running of the Purchase-to-Pay process.

The Role

Reporting to the UK Group Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, maintaining supplier accounts, supporting payment runs, and assisting with month-end finance activities. You'll work closely with Procurement, Operations, and Warehouse teams to resolve invoice and purchase order queries while helping to maintain strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
Completing three-way matching of purchase orders, GRNs, and invoices.
Coding invoices to the correct nominal ledger accounts and cost centres.
Reviewing VAT on supplier invoices and supporting quarterly VAT returns.
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries.
Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.
Monitoring aged creditors and supporting cash flow management.
Assisting with weekly payroll-related payments, NEST pensions, and PAYE liabilities.
Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, GRNI, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Working collaboratively with internal departments to resolve invoice, pricing, and goods receipt discrepancies.
Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining accurate financial records.
Identifying opportunities to improve Accounts Payable and Purchase-to-Pay processes.
About You

My client is looking for someone who has:

2-5 years' experience within an Accounts Payable or transactional finance role.
Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or a distribution environment (preferred).
AAT qualification or currently studying towards ACCA or CIMA (desirable).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal departments.
Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or similar would be advantageous.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What's on Offer

Salary of £28,000 - £33,000, depending on experience.
Full-time hours.
Temp-to-perm opportunity.
The chance to join a stable and growing manufacturing business.
Supportive team environment with opportunities for long-term career development.
If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity in Dudley, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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