Accounts Payable Specialist (6-12 Month FTC)

We have been instructed by a continuously growing International Insurance business to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist to join them on a temporary, fixed-term period to lead the Accounts Payable function. 

Duties:
– Manage the day-to-day operations of the AP function ensuring timely processing of invoices, staff expenses and payments. 
– Oversee the end-to-end AP workflow including invoice capture, coding, approvals, reconciliations and query resolution. 
– Suggest improvements that can be made within the Controls environment aligned with internal policies, audit requirements and regulatory standards.
– Review existing AP processes and strengthen automation capabilities through technology adoption and workflow redesign. 
– Support automation initiatives (invoice processing tools, workflow engines, ERP system improvements). 
– Lead the AP month-end close activities including accruals, reconciliations and reporting. 

Candidate Specification:
– Proven experience as an AP Manager/Head of AP within a medium-large sized organisation. 
– Experience within Insurance or Financial Services is required. 
– Strong understanding of multi-entity and multi-currency environments. 
– Demonstrable experience improving AP functions. 
– Strong Excel skills. 
– Experience with ERP systems.