Accounts Payable Officer

Position: Accounts Payable Officer Job Location: Head Office, Carmarthen, SA31 2NF Employment Type: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (On-Site); hybrid working after probation, up to 2 days per week working from home. Base Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday a year including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Access to Simply Health benefit after probation
• £500 refer a friend scheme
• Full training and career development
• Paid DBS and SCW registration
• EarlyPay access to earnings
• Company pension Company Overview M&D Care is an established family-oriented business dedicated to delivering specialist residential and domiciliary care services throughout Southwest Wales. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs by providing high-quality support. We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute to a growing organisation where accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement are highly valued. Essential:
• Previous Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Experience using accounting and financial systems.
• Sage 200 experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Job Description What You Will Be Doing:
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries.
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid on time.
• Reconciling supplier statements and accounts.
• Assisting with month-end finance processes.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to provide excellent financial support.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working in an Accounts Payable or finance-related role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence using Sage 200 and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing workloads.
• A professional and customer-focused attitude.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Code invoices and prepare transaction imports and journals.
• Manage supplier accounts and resolve queries promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and accounts.
• Support weekly payment runs and monitor outstanding payments.
• Assist with month-end activities, including accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and financial records.
• Maintain strong controls to minimise payment risks and duplicate transactions.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable ageing report.
• Process staff reimbursement and mileage claims.
• Maintain and manage prepaid card accounts.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Develop and improve Accounts Payable procedures and processes.
• Build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to delivering an efficient and customer-focused finance service. Why Join Us? At M&D Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Finance Team, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our services through accurate and effective financial management. If you are an organised and experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to join a values-led organisation that invests in its people, we would love to hear from you. INDMP