Accounts Payable Specialist FTC 12-15 month

Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid some flexible working) Contract: month FTC (Maternity Cover) We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-growing, consumer-focused organisation. This role will play a key part in managing high-volume invoice processing and complex reconciliations, particularly across GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced), GIT (Goods In Transit), Purchase Orders and invoice matching. You will ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting the wider finance team. Key Responsibilities Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct PO matching, approvals, VAT treatment, and ledger coding. Carry out regular reconciliations of GRNI, GIT, Purchase Orders and supplier invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Investigate and clear GRNI and GIT balances, liaising with procurement, logistics and suppliers where required. Prepare and execute supplier payment runs, monitoring schedules and managing payment authorisations. Reconcile supplier statements, prepayments and accruals, ensuring accounts are accurate and up to date. Act as the main point of contact for supplier queries, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining positive relationships. Maintain accurate AP records and support month-end, year-end and audit processes. Requirements Proven experience within Accounts Payable in a high-volume environment. ..... full job details .....