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Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: G52, Scotstoun, Glasgow City

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Senior Accounts Payable Officer
Location: Hillington, G52 4PR
Salary: £35,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours (8am - 5pm)
Benefits: Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, Competitive pension scheme and company sick pay, Career Growth: Real pathways for progression within a growing national group.
Are you looking to advance your career and join an established team
Established in 2002, IQA Group is a powerhouse in the UK infrastructure sector.
With three major sites across Glasgow, North Wales, and Liverpool, we provide expert services in power networks, renewable energy, and commercial contracting.
We have expanded our operations with various projects in Ireland and Northern Ireland working on High Voltage (HV) substation infrastructure. Join a team that is literally powering the UK’s future.
We are seeking a Senior Accounts Payable to take full ownership of our end-to-end supplier ledger.
In this role, you will drive accuracy through robust 3-way matching, ensure strict vendor compliance, and actively collaborate with internal teams to streamline our purchasing processes and reduce non-PO spend.
Working as a Senior Accounts Payable Officer, your day-to-day will include:
Invoice Processing & AP Control
  * 3-Way Matching: Process high-volume supplier invoices in the SIS AP system, ensuring accurate matching against Purchase Orders (POs) and Delivery Notes.
  * Inbox Management: Act as the primary owner of the shared AP inbox, ensuring all incoming invoices, statements, and queries are classified and actioned swiftly.
  * PO Compliance: Collaborate with Project Managers and operations to reduce non-PO invoices, actively enforcing our "No PO, No Pay" policy.
  * Supplier Management & Query Resolution
  * Aged Creditors Control: Regularly monitor and review the Aged Creditors Report to control supplier debt and proactively resolve blocked or overdue invoices.
  * Query Resolution: Act as the main point of contact for supplier correspondence, professionally resolving payment queries, disputes, and account reconciliations.
  * Direct Debits & Missing Invoices: Run creditor reports and chase suppliers for missing documentation, specifically focusing on matching direct debits to outstanding invoices.
  * Vendor Onboarding & Compliance
  * Vendor Onboarding: Manage the setup of new suppliers, strictly verifying corporate existence and validating "Proof of Bank Details" to mitigate fraud risk.
  * Subcontractor Insurance Tracking: Maintain an up-to-date register of subcontractor insurance certificates, proactively requesting renewals before expiry.
  * Master Data Maintenance: Regularly clean and maintain Supplier Master Data in SIS AP to ensure accuracy and prevent duplicate accounts.
  * Utility Portal Management:
  * Portal Maintenance: Manage and maintain access to various supplier portals (electricity, gas, water) to ensure timely retrieval of invoices.
  * Billing Control: Maintain strict control of all account details, logins, and billing cycles to prevent missed payments.
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
  * Proven experience working in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment.
  * Excellent IT skills, with advanced MS Excel capabilities being essential.
  * Strong, up-to-date understanding of HMRC requirements (VAT, compliance, etc.).
  * Excellent communication skills with the ability to enforce policy professionally.
  * AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification (or equivalent) – Desirable.
  * Prior experience using the SIS AP system – Desirable.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today!
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