Accounts Payable LeadLocation: London (Hybrid)Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE The Opportunity Absolute Recruit are partnered with our client, a growing agency who are looking to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist into their finance team. This is a hands-on role with full ownership of the purchase ledger, sitting in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You''ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, while building strong relationships both internally and with suppliers. The Role Reporting into senior finance, you''ll take ownership of the Accounts Payable function, with responsibilities including: End-to-end management of the purchase ledger Processing invoices, matching to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution Managing supplier relationships and acting as a key point of contact Preparing and processing payment runs, including ad-hoc payments Monitoring aged creditors and supporting cash flow management Supporting month-end close (reconciliations, accruals, credit cards) Ensuring compliance with VAT, HMRC requirements and internal controls Supporting audit processes where required About You Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role within a UK finance environment Strong understanding of VAT and compliance requirements High attention to detail with a proactive approach Able to manage multiple deadlines and work independently Strong Excel skills ..... full job details .....