Accounts Payable Administrator

At AL-KO we believe our committed and dedicated people are fundamental to what we do, they are the most knowledgeable and highly skilled engineers who work tirelessly to manufacture our ever growing range of products, on time and to incredibly high quality standards.

Our passion for continuous improvement and drive for excellence in everything we do applies to our products, services, and people. We offer ongoing opportunities for development and career growth and recognise and reward exceptional performance. We know the success of our business depends on everyone on the team. It all starts with our people.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join the team.

If you’re ready to be a part of a dynamic global organisation, and to work with people, products and results, that you can be proud of, we’d like to meet you. Together, we can achieve great things.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes
• Code invoices correctly to the general ledger and relevant cost centres
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and pricing queries
• Maintain supplier accounts and reconcile supplier statements
• Respond promptly to supplier queries and build effective working relationships with vendors
• Assist with maintaining accurate supplier master-data records
• Prepare and process multiple payment runs in line with company procedures
• Ensure payments are made within agreed supplier terms
• Verify bank details, approvals, and supporting documentation before payment
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date purchase ledger records
• Keep electronic and paper filing systems organised and compliant
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audit requirements
• Liaise with procurement, operations, and other departments to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
• Support month-end processes, reporting, and other finance activities as needed
• Carry out ad hoc duties to support the wider finance team.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role
• Ideally you will have previous experience using SAP or a similar MRP system
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and reconciliation
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., sorting, filtering, basic formulas)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and high stakeholder management
• Previous experience working in a high-volume transactional environment
• Able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to investigate discrepancies
• Team player with a collaborative approach

Whats in it for me….

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Company bonus
• Working hours: 36.75 hours per week (7.30am - 4pm Monday - Thursdays, 7.30am - 12.18pm Fridays)
• 25 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• BUPA Cash Plan

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person