Interim Accounts Payable Specialist

Licensed sponsor Andover Contract Posted 6 hours ago

Join the team that keeps our colours balanced and our numbers bold - finance with flair at Le Creuset!

Location: Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Employment type: Fixed term contract until 31/12/2026

Working hours: 35 hours over 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Onsite 4 days per week

About Le Creuset

At Le Creuset, every dish begins with a story - and every story begins with people. Since 1925, we’ve brought generations together around the table, transforming everyday meals into cherished memories. Our legacy is built on colour, craft, and a deep passion for innovation - shaped as much by our iconic products as by the people who bring them to life. We’re not just creating cookware; we’re creating moments that last a lifetime. If you’re inspired by heritage, driven by creativity, and ready to shape the future of the kitchen, we’d love to welcome you into our story.

The Recipe for Success: Role Summary

In every great kitchen, efficiency, precision and timing are everything. As our Interim Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll step in to refine how our financial kitchen operates, streamlining invoice processing, enhancing automation and strengthening controls.

You’ll focus on reducing manual effort, improving systems and empowering the team to work smarter, helping us build a best‑in‑class Purchase‑to‑Pay operation that runs as smoothly as a perfectly executed service.

Ingredients: Key Responsibilities

What’s On Your Daily Menu

In the day-to-day running of our financial kitchen, you’ll

Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely posting and payment
Support the clearance of outstanding invoices and reduction of the AP backlog
Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding balances
Manage supplier queries and work closely with internal teams to resolve invoice and payment issues
Support the P2P process, including purchase order matching, goods receipting and invoice approvals
Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure appropriate financial controls are followed
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth, complaint payment processes
Identify opportunities to simplify invoice processing and improve day to day efficiency

You’ll ensure every step of the AP process runs smoothly, with invoices processed accurately, supplier accounts maintained and outstanding issues resolved efficiently.

What’s On Your Seasonal Menu

Across the lifecycle of the role, you’ll focus on key operational priorities and ongoing improvements:

Support the reduction of aged creditor balances through supplier reconciliations and resolution of outstanding transactions
Help embed effective P2P processes and controls
Assist with improvements to invoice processing and approval workflows within D365
Identify recurring issues and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency
Support the development of clear procedures and consistent ways of working
Work collaboratively with the wider Finance team to improve AP performance and maintain accurate financial records

You’ll help strengthen our AP function for the long term, while making a real difference to day-to-day operations.

The Perfect Blend: What We’re Looking For

We’re Looking For Someone Who Thrives In a Busy Finance Environment, Who Can Bring Organisation, Accuracy And a Proactive Approach To Managing Accounts Payable Activities

Strong experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger roles
Excellent understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment procedures
Experience working with purchase orders and invoice matching processes
Experience supporting or mentoring teams
Experience using finance systems, ideally D365, although this is not essential
Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and business functions
Ability to manage change, train users and embed new ways of working
Highly organised, proactive and detail focused, with a willingness to support process improvements

You’ll enjoy solving problems, simplifying processes and delivering tangible improvements.

Your Flavour Profile (Behaviours & Traits)

You build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams, bringing resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced, change‑driven environment while maintaining a strong focus on detail and control.

You proactively identify improvements, communicate clearly and with integrity, and support others through change while driving efficient, high‑quality outcomes.

Skills & Qualifications - Essential Ingredients

Core Ingredient: Strong experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger, with hands-on experience in invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and day-to-day finance operations. Experience with D365 and P2P processes would be advantageous.
Perfecting the Recipe: A good understanding of AP processes and financial controls, with the ability to process invoices accurately, resolve discrepancies and maintain reliable supplier accounts.
Measuring What Matters: Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to review supplier balances, investigate outstanding transactions and support the timely clearance of aged invoices and queries.
Working Together in the Kitchen: Communicate clearly with suppliers and internal stakeholders, build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with the wider finance team to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
Refining Every Service: A proactive approach to identifying practical improvements in day-to-day AP activities, supporting more efficient invoice processing and consistent ways of working.
Energy and Precision Under Pressure: You bring enthusiasm, resilience and attention to detail, maintaining high standards while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Other Requirements

Sometimes, you’ll need to take your culinary skills on the road. This role may involve a tasting tour across the UK and occasionally abroad, with overnight stays on the menu. To keep the journey smooth, a full, clean UK driving licence is one of the essential ingredients.

Why Join Our Table?

At Le Creuset, you will find your seat at our table, which is as colourful as our cookware and rich in history. Our table is grounded in our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation and Teamwork.

Every talent will add flavor. Every idea brings colour. And every day is a chance to create something that lasts. With the passion you bring, you become part of a timeless legacy, one that brings people together around food, stories, and meaningful shared moments.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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