Accounts Payable Clerk
Posted 1 day ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Telford, Shropshire, UK
Summary: Temporary Accounts Payable contract for 4-6 months, focusing on the management of the German purchase ledger within a reputable finance function in Telford. The role requires end-to-end responsibility for the accounts payable process, including supplier invoice processing and relationship management. Hybrid working arrangements are available, providing flexibility during the contract period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full ownership of the German accounts payable ledger
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Ensuring timely and accurate payment runs
- Reconciliations of supplier statements and ledger balances
- Supporting month-end close activities relating to the German ledger
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
- Working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider finance team
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger, ideally within a medium to large organisation
- Proven experience working on international ledgers, with German ledger experience highly desirable
- Confidence in managing a ledger with sole responsibility
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work to deadlines in a pressurised environment
- Strong communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Availability to start at short notice or within a reasonable timeframe
- Experience using finance systems/ERPs (SAP)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Telford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Temporary Accounts Payable contract, 4-6 month contract, hybrid working in Telford
Your new company
Hays are working with a well-established and reputable organisation based in Telford, operating within a fast-paced and professional finance function. This role sits within a stable accounts payable function supporting international operations, with a strong focus on the German entity.
Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the German purchase ledger, holding sole responsibility for this ledger during the contract period. This is a 4-6 month contract with hybrid working available.
- Full ownership of the German accounts payable ledger
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Ensuring timely and accurate payment runs
- Reconciliations of supplier statements and ledger balances
- Supporting month-end close activities relating to the German ledger
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
- Working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider finance team
What you'll need to succeed
- Extensive experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger, ideally within a medium to large organisation
- Proven experience working on international ledgers, with German ledger experience highly desirable
- Confidence in managing a ledger with sole responsibility
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work to deadlines in a pressurised environment
- Strong communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Availability to start at short notice or within a reasonable timeframe
- Experience using finance systems/ERPs (SAP)
What you'll get in return
- A 4-6 month contract with a reputable employer
- Hybrid working
- A competitive daily or hourly rate, reflective of experience
- The opportunity to take ownership of a key international ledger
- A supportive and professional working environment
What you need to do now
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