Purchase to Pay Specialist

Purchase to Pay Specialist | Hybrid working | Permanent | £28,000 - £32,000 | Manchester

This role is central to ensuring effective Purchase to Pay processes, promoting business-wide compliance with procurement policies, and supporting data accuracy. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in Accounts Payable and PTP, who enjoys working across teams to improve processes, deliver insights, and drive performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support business units with the creation and review of purchase orders
• Monitor, analyse and report on Purchase to Pay compliance, ensuring alignment with company policies
• Identify trends in non-compliance and collaborate with the Global Process Owner to propose process improvements
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between POs, invoices, and receipts
• Lead training sessions on procurement best practice and purchasing compliance
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve supplier and internal queries

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience within Accounts Payable
• Sound understanding of the requisition-to-pay process and purchasing controls
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to analyse and present complex data
• Experience delivering data insights to stakeholders at all levels
• Basic understanding of double-entry accounting and general ledger principles
• Process-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills

This is a great opportunity for a detail-focused finance operations specialist looking to advance their career in a reputable and forward-thinking organisation.