Accounts Payable Specialist (12 month maternity cover)

Five entities. A finance function being built from scratch. Someone needs to make sure the invoices get paid. Our client, FlexiTog is a specialist manufacturer of insulated workwear built for sub-zero environments. Part of RefrigiWear's European group, which brought together five businesses across the UK, Germany and the Netherlands between 2024 and 2025, we're now the largest dedicated cold-environment workwear supplier in Europe. The finance function is being built properly for the first time. That means new processes, consolidating systems across multiple entities, and someone who can keep accounts payable accurate and moving while the infrastructure catches up. You'll own the end-to-end accounts payable process for the Dutch operation, working closely with colleagues in the UK and Germany. This is not a role where someone hands you a tidy system. You'll be processing high volumes of invoices, resolving discrepancies, and helping to build the controls and documentation that didn't exist before. You'll report to the Finance Manager Europe and work alongside finance teams in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. You'll have regular contact with Procurement and Operations, and you'll deal directly with vendors across the group. The role has real visibility - in a small, growing function, what you do is noticed. Most AP roles slot you into a function that already exists. This one asks you to help shape it. With five entities being brought together and a finance team being built from the ground up, you'll have the chance to put proper processes in place rather than just follow them. If you want a role where the work you do is visible and the processes you build last, this is worth a look. Key Responsibilities Processing and verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and receipts Managing payment runs via BACS, wire transfers and other methods Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies proactively Maintaining accurate records and supporting month-end and year-end close Coordinating with Procurement, Operations and Finance teams across the group Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls Identifying process gaps and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You have solid AP experience - three to five years processing invoices, reconciling statements, and managing vendor relationships. You are accurate, organised, and you follow things through. When a discrepancy appears, you don't leave it sitting in the queue. You're comfortable working in a fast-changing environment where processes are still being defined. You don't need everything to be perfect before you start. You spot what's missing, ask the right questions, and build structure as you go. You communicate clearly with vendors and internal stakeholders alike, and you understand that a well-run AP function is a foundation for everything else finance needs to do. Experience with multi-entity or multi-currency environments Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Exact or similar Post-acquisition or integration experience Experience in manufacturing, logistics or an industrial business Fluency in Dutch and English (both are a genuine advantage here)