Accounts Payable Specialist Month FTC in London - IPS Group

We have been instructed by a continuously growing International Insurance business to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist to join them on a temporary, fixed-term period to lead the Accounts Payable function. 

Duties:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the AP function ensuring timely processing of invoices, staff expenses and payments. 
- Oversee the end-to-end AP workflow including invoice capture, coding, approvals, reconciliations and query resolution. 
- Suggest improvements that can be made within the Controls environment aligned with internal policies, audit requirements and regulatory standards.
- Review existing AP processes and strengthen automation capabilities through technology adoption and workflow redesign. 
- Support automation initiatives (invoice processing tools, workflow engines, ERP system improvements). 
- Lead the AP month-end close activities including accruals, reconciliations and reporting. 

Candidate Specification:
- Proven experience as an AP Manager/Head of AP within a medium-large sized organisation. 
- Experience within Insurance or Financial Services is required. 
- Strong understanding of multi-entity and multi-currency environments. 
- Demonstrable experience improving AP functions. 
- Strong Excel skills. 
- Experience with ERP systems.