Accounts Payable Clerk
Posted 2 days ago by Digital Skills ltd
£25 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Accounts Payable Clerk role in Manchester involves managing the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining financial controls. This position requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to enhance efficiency and compliance. The role is offered as a 6-month contract with a hybrid working arrangement. The position is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Analyse and resolve billing discrepancies and exceptions
- Proactively manage aged creditor items using aged reports
- Review and submit invoices for approval in line with internal processes
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and maintain compliant documentation
- Support internal and external audit requirements
- Collaborate with Supply Managers and suppliers to drive standardised, efficient ways of working
- Act as a key contact for billing disputes and ensure timely resolution
- Provide financial data analysis, identifying trends, deviations, and exceptions within your remit
Key Skills:
- 2+ years' experience in an Accounts Payable role
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexible and adaptable approach to process improvements
- Customer-focused mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience with SAP and/or BlackLine is advantageous
Salary (Rate): £25.00/hr
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Accounts Payable Clerk Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) 6-Month Contract Up to £25 per hour (Inside IR35) - 37.5 hours per week Digital Skills are partnering with a leading global technology business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk for an initial 6-month contract.
The Role
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining strong financial controls. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive efficiency and uphold compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Analyse and resolve billing discrepancies and exceptions
- Proactively manage aged creditor items using aged reports
- Review and submit invoices for approval in line with internal processes
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and maintain compliant documentation
- Support internal and external audit requirements
- Collaborate with Supply Managers and suppliers to drive standardised, efficient ways of working
- Act as a key contact for billing disputes and ensure timely resolution
- Provide financial data analysis, identifying trends, deviations, and exceptions within your remit
Skills & Experience Required
- 2+ years' experience in an Accounts Payable role
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexible and adaptable approach to process improvements
- Customer-focused mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience with SAP and/or BlackLine is advantageous