Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist (SA)

Parcelhero Group, founded in 2003, is a leading UK parcel delivery price comparison site, attracting over 5 million visitors annually. As a dynamic and forward-thinking technology company, with over 130 remote employees worldwide, we are on a strong growth trajectory. Driven by our commitment to innovative solutions and exceptional customer care, we offer excellent career growth opportunities, particularly as we continue to expand rapidly. We are now launching our new product, Parcelhero Pro, for DTC e-commerce merchants across the UK and the USA. This cutting-edge platform will empower retailers to streamline their shipping and fulfilment operations. Our remote-first culture is collaborative and innovative, where every voice is heard, and we encourage initiative, adaptability, and ownership. If you're a dynamic and ambitious individual seeking a forward-thinking team, Parcelhero is the ideal fit. Our Core Values: Committed to Quality | Create Amazing Experiences | Putting People First | Welcome Feedback | Inform, Educate, Innovate | Work Hard, Play Hard Job description We are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to take ownership of day-to-day transactional finance operations across the business. This is a senior hands-on role, suited to someone who has spent years working in busy finance functions and is confident operating with minimal supervision. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of supplier invoices, customer billing, reconciliations, and cash allocation, while maintaining tight financial controls and supporting month-end and audit processes. Given the scale and complexity of ParcelHero’s operations, attention to detail, resilience, and commercial awareness are essential. Accounts Payable – Responsibilities

Process high-volume supplier invoices end to end, including validation, coding, approval, and posting

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly

Manage supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships

Prepare and process regular payment runs

Ensure correct VAT treatment on all purchase invoices

Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records

Monitor aged creditors and manage outstanding items

Support month-end close with AP-related accruals and reviews

Accounts Receivable – Responsibilities

Allocate customer payments accurately and promptly

Create and process Direct Debit payments.

Maintain clean and accurate sales ledger accounts

Proactively chase overdue balances and manage credit control

Resolve customer billing queries and payment disputes

Monitor customer credit limits and escalate risk where appropriate

Support reduction of debtor days and improvement of cash flow

Assist with AR reporting and month-end activities

Reconciliations & Controls

Perform regular bank reconciliations

Reconcile payment providers and control accounts

Perform and resolve inter-company reconciliations across multiple legal entities

Investigate and resolve ledger discrepancies

Maintain strong financial controls and audit trails

Support internal and external audit requests

Systems & Process Improvement

Use accounting systems confidently to manage AP and AR workflows

Work accurately with spreadsheets to support reconciliations and reporting

Identify inefficiencies and suggest process improvements

Support finance system upgrades and automation initiatives

Key Skills & Competencies

7+ years’ experience in accounts payable and receivable roles

Strong hands-on experience in both AP and AR functions

Proven experience performing inter-company reconciliations

Experience working in multi-entity or group company structures

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Strong reconciliation skills across bank, control, and inter-company accounts

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong organisational and time management skills

Confident problem-solving and analytical ability

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

Experience in logistics, e-commerce, SaaS, or high-transaction businesses

AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification

Experience with cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, NetSuite, or Sage

Strong Excel skills including lookups and pivots

Experience supporting month-end close and audit processes

Exposure to finance system implementations or automation projects