Accounts Payable Specialist

Auren Personas - Selección & Executive Search

. Manage the end-to-end purchase-to-pay cycle for the assigned jurisdiction .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the purchase-to-pay cycle, including invoice processing, vendor management, and compliance with UK VAT regulations. Proficient in SAP FI for accounts payable functions and adept at maintaining accurate financial records and reporting.

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Accounts Payable ManagementSAP FI ExperienceUK VAT KnowledgeHigh-Volume Invoice ProcessingVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingPurchase Order ValidationCost Center CodingMonth-End Close ActivitiesAccrualsGR/IR ReconciliationBalance Sheet ClearingAccounts Payable ReconciliationPayment ProcessingFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Professional Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAPBACSFaster PaymentsCHAPS

Industry Keywords

Purchase LedgerProcure-to-PayUK Payment InfrastructurePrompt Payment CodeMaking Tax Digital

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end purchase-to-pay cycle for the assigned jurisdiction
Receive, validate, and process vendor invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes, and approval workflows
Code invoices to the correct cost center, GL account, and project code in SAP
Manage invoice approvals and proactively follow up with approvers
Execute weekly or bi-weekly payment runs and process authorized urgent payments
Maintain vendor master data in SAP
Handle vendor queries, payment discrepancies, statement reconciliations, and credit notes
Build professional relationships with key vendors and escalate unresolved disputes
Reconcile vendor statements monthly and resolve open items before closing
Perform month-end accounts payable close activities, including accruals, GR/IR reconciliation, and balance sheet clearing
Reconcile the accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger
Support internal and external audits with documentation and reconciliations
Prepare weekly accounts payable aging reports and flag overdue or disputed items
Track and report DPO by vendor and payment category
Provide accurate accounts payable data for the working capital dashboard
Support cash flow forecasting with short-term payment commitments
Follow accounts payable procedures and SLAs, flag process gaps, and comply with local tax and regulatory requirements
Participate in process improvement initiatives and maintain process documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years in accounts payable, purchase ledger, or procure-to-pay in a structured finance environment
Experience processing high-volume invoices with multi-level approval workflows
SAP FI (A/P module) experience preferred
Understanding of UK VAT post-Brexit: domestic reverse charge rules, import VAT on goods from EU, and VAT on intra-UK services
Familiarity with UK payment infrastructure: BACS, Faster Payments, CHAPS; processing logic, cut-off times, and bank file formats
Knowledge of UK supplier payment terms and the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) obligations where applicable
Awareness of UK-specific invoice requirements: VAT registration number display, Making Tax Digital (MTD) context
Experience working with UK-based vendors and navigating Sterling (GBP) payment runs from a non-UK entity