Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client, a dynamic global organisation, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join their wider Finance team on an urgent 6-month temporary contract with the strong possibility of extension. This is a key role in a fast-paced environment with potential for further development As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll be responsible for supporting the wider team in providing completing your assigned role across multiple entities.

• High-volume invoice processing within a deadline driven environment.
• Driving processes within your remit, including reporting, process improvement, query management, and metrics.
• Developing scheduled and ad hoc global business review forums with stakeholders.
• Working closely with internal customers and business partners to provide essential data, metrics, and reports.
• Monitoring and enforcing policy and compliance.
• Responsible for all invoice processing within EMEIA based accounts assigned to you#
• Collaborate with business partners and vendors to implement more scalable induction methods.

• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Minimum 3 years working in a busy accounting environment with tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in a high-volume accounts payable department essential.
• Experience processing invoices for numerous vendors in various currencies.
• Proficiency in dealing with vendor queries and reconciling vendor accounts.
• Knowledge of posting journals through both the AP Ledger and General Ledger, including understanding of balance sheet items.
• A Qualified Accounting Technician qualification or similar study is preferred but not essential.
• Fluency in Arabic, Spanish, German, Italian, or French is highly desirable.
• SAP experience is an advantage.
• Be a self-starter who is motivated and capable of working on their own initiative.
• Must be available to work flexible hours and be a true team player with a strong customer service focus.