Accounts Payable Specialist
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1HL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4781206_1773851404 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading and well established organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy AP function during a period of increased workload and process improvement.
Your new role
In this role, you will be responsible for the smooth and accurate processing of high‑volume supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments and strong supplier relationships.
Key duties include:
- Processing invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses
- Matching, batching, and coding invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Managing the AP inbox and responding to supplier queries
- Preparing weekly payment runs
- Supporting month‑end activities including accruals and reporting
- Assisting with process streamlining and system improvements
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for the role will have proven experience working in high Volume Accounts Payable environment preferably from a shared service centre background, key skills will include
- Strong Accounts Payable experience within a fast paced environment
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, or similar)
- Confident user of Excel
What you'll get in return
A competitive interim day rate
4 days office / 1 Day home
Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
The opportunity to support a high-performing finance team
Exposure to process improvement and development
Excellent perks and benefits / free parking
Central Milton Keynes Location
What you need to do now
If you're immediately available and looking for your next AP contract role, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV or contact Hayley John - 01908 870254
at Hays for more information.
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