Accounts Payable Specialist

 

About Graphcore

At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacentre scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.

 

Job Summary

We are seeking an organised, detail-driven Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team in the heart of Bristol. You will play a key role in ensuring timely, accurate processing of invoices, employee expenses, and payments in a fast-paced technology environment. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a scaling business, enjoys improving processes, and is confident collaborating across teams including Engineering, Operations, and Financial Accounting.

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

Invoice, Expenses & Payment Processing

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and in line with approval workflows.
• Manage employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies, correct coding, VAT rules, and timely reimbursement.
• Act as the first point of contact for staff regarding expense queries.
• Ensure correct coding of invoices and expenses to cost centres and GL accounts.
• Prepare bi-monthly payment runs and ensure suppliers and employees are paid on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Financial Controls & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate AP and Expenses ledgers.
• Support month-end close.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests relating to AP and expenses.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for supplier and expense-related queries.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, employees, and internal stakeholders.
• Work with Engineering and Operations teams to resolve PO or receipt issues.

Process Improvements

• Identify opportunities to streamline AP and expenses processes and enhance system efficiency.
• Support finance digitalisation initiatives, including automation and improved workflow tools.

 

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• At least 3 years’ Accounts Payable experience, including exposure to expenses processing.
• Strong understanding of AP workflows, expenses policy compliance, controls, and best practice.
• Experience using modern finance systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central and SAP Concur).
• High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with multicurrency supplier invoices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle supplier and employee queries professionally.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment and meet deadlines.

 

Desirable:

• Familiarity with purchase order systems and 3-way matching.
• Exposure to continuous improvement and finance automation projects.

 

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications.