Payment Specialist​/AP

Position: Payment Specialist / AP
Full time Permanent Senior AP Payment Specialist Leicester

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for accuracy, control, and seamless payment operations? I am recruiting for a talented Payments Specialist to take ownership of our end to end payment processes and play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly.
In this role, you'll oversee a variety of payment activities, collaborate across departments, and ensure that our systems and processes operate with maximum efficiency and compliance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy being at the centre of financial workflows, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
What You'll Be Doing:
Managing the full payment cycle, including vendor and subcontractor payments, licensors, employee reimbursements, intercompany transfers. Both in our banking platform and in MS Dynamics Business Central.
Handling foreign currency deals with brokers.
Daily drawdowns from our invoicing finance partner.
Money Market Deposits with our banking partners.
Ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of all payments.
Verifying all new vendors and bank detail changes in line with company policy.
Maintaining and reconciling accounts payable ledgers in MS Dynamics Business Central.
Working closely with Sales Managers and Merch teams to ensure correct invoice approval prior to release of payments.
Monitoring cash flow, forecasting payment schedules, and ensuring funds are available for project needs.
Developing and improving payment policies and procedures.
Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies and queries: internally and externally.
Producing regular reports for senior management on payment activity and financial status.
Maintaining accurate AP filing and documentation.
Identifying and managing duplicate checks in Business Central.
What I'm Looking For:

• Strong experience in payments, accounts payable, or finance operations

Confidence using MS Dynamics Business Central or similar ERP systems

High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills

The ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners

A proactive, problem solving mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Why Apply?
You'll be part of a collaborative team where your ideas, efficiency, and expertise will make a real difference every day. They offer a supportive environment, opportunities to grow, and the chance to be involved in meaningful financial processes that keep the business moving.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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