Specialist Accounts Payable Project

Specialist Accounts Payable Project Opportunity – Derbyshire (Interim Contract)
Location: Derbyshire (Hybrid)
Assignment Duration: 12 Weeks
Competitive Day Rate
Private Equity Backed Business | System Transformation Project
Flexible Working Hours Available | Early Friday Finish at 3pm | Free On-Site Parking

My client, a private equity backed business based in Derbyshire, is undergoing a significant finance system transformation. As part of this change, they are looking for an experienced and dynamic Accounts Payable Specialist to support the AP function through the implementation and beyond.

This is a 12-week interim assignment, reporting directly to the Finance Director. The role is hands on, focused on leading the AP workstream through go live, embedding best practice across the team, and ensuring the business fully leverages the new system.

In addition to leading the transition, the successful candidate will also support the Accounts Payable team with business-as-usual activity within the current system. The AP function handles high-volume and complex payment activity, including:

• Multiple weekly BACS runs
• Payments in multiple currencies, including GBP, USD, and EUR
• International supplier payments
• Part payments and instant payments
• Managing approximately 250 suppliers across global locations

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the AP function through the transition to the new finance system
• Provide hands on support to the team with current BAU responsibilities
• Ensure continuity and accuracy across regular payment cycles and supplier activity
• Identify and resolve system and process issues with a proactive, practical approach
• Pre-empt risks and inefficiencies, delivering appropriate solutions
• Present improvement strategies and updates to senior stakeholders, including the FD
• Guide and support a small team of AP clerks through change
• Promote continuous improvement and drive best practice across AP processes and systems

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience supporting or leading finance system implementations or upgrades in a transactional finance environment
• A deep understanding of AP operations including international and multi-currency payments
• A strong track record of process improvement in high-volume settings
• Confidence to work independently, think critically, and resolve problems effectively
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with senior leadership
• A hands on, supportive approach to change and team development

Additional Benefits:

• 12-week assignment with potential for extension
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• Early finish on Fridays at 3pm
• Hybrid working options (site visits required based on project needs)
• Free on-site parking

This is a great opportunity for a problem solver who thrives on operational detail and change, and who is ready to make a real impact in a growing, private equity backed business.

If you are available immediately or at short notice and would like to find out more, please apply.

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