Accounts Payable Clerk
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, Lancashire, UK
Summary: The role of Accounts Payable - Invoice Processing Specialist involves efficiently processing supplier invoices within a thriving retail business in Manchester. This temporary position is crucial for managing increased invoice volumes during the year-end and Q1 activities. The ideal candidate will have strong accounts payable experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain payment schedules and vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices with accuracy and speed.
- Match, batch, and code invoices in line with internal procedures.
- Investigate and resolve invoice queries and discrepancies.
- Support weekly and monthly payment runs.
- Maintain the AP ledger and assist with reconciliations.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Assist with year-end and Q1 finance activities.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in retail or a similar fast-paced sector.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing and AP systems.
- Proficient in accounting software (eg, Sage, SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent attention to detail and time management.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Available to start immediately or on short notice.
Salary (Rate): £15.00 Hourly
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Retail
Job Title: Temporary Accounts Payable - Invoice Processing Specialist
Location: Manchester
Industry: RetailContract
Type: Temporary (3-4 months, covering year-end and Q1 activity)
Start Date: ASAPSalary
Company Overview:A thriving retail business based in Ancoats is looking for a proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This role is designed to support increased invoice volumes and finance activity heading into the new year, making it ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced environments and has strong AP experience.
Role Purpose:You'll be responsible for processing supplier invoices efficiently and accurately, helping the team stay on top of payment schedules and maintain strong vendor relationships during a busy seasonal period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices with accuracy and speed.
- Match, batch, and code invoices in line with internal procedures.
- Investigate and resolve invoice queries and discrepancies.
- Support weekly and monthly payment runs.
- Maintain the AP ledger and assist with reconciliations.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Assist with year-end and Q1 finance activities.
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in retail or a similar fast-paced sector.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing and AP systems.
- Proficient in accounting software (eg, Sage, SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent attention to detail and time management.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Available to start immediately or on short notice.
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