Accounts Payable Representative

Location: Loughborough

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

Pay rate: £17.14 per hour

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: 12 months

Gi Group is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Representative to join our client's Finance team based in Loughborough.

This is a great opportunity to join an international organisation operating in the scientific and healthcare sectors, supporting its finance operations and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.

THE ROLE

Some of your responsibilities as an Accounts Payable Representative:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Check invoices for the correct approvals, General Ledger accounts and cost centre information.
• Ensure invoices are processed in line with internal financial controls and company procedures.
• Check VAT treatment on expense invoices.
• Analyse purchases and ensure expenses are correctly coded.
• Follow up on outstanding actions to make sure invoices are processed and paid within agreed payment terms.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
• Handle supplier queries and escalate disputes where necessary.
• Support weekly payment runs across multiple entities, ensuring bank details are accurate.
• Maintain and process Purchase Order System direct deliveries on a daily basis.
• Use financial software and AI tools to support cash allocation.
• Identify opportunities to improve day-to-day processes and contribute to team performance targets.

THE CANDIDATE:

• At least 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• Good understanding of invoice processing and financial record-keeping.
• Experience with supplier account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Experience in a high-volume finance environment, particularly involving multiple entities or currencies, would be an advantage.

If you have previous Accounts Payable experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

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