Accounts Payable

Adecco; Heywood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a temporary contract in Greater Manchester. You will join the finance team to manage supplier accounts, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.

The role requires handling high volumes of invoices, utilizing ERP systems, and maintaining accurate records. This is a fast-paced temporary position with an excellent opportunity to contribute to month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger roles.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience dealing with intercompany transactions desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately.
• Match purchase orders, invoices and goods receipts.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and discrepancies.
• Handle supplier queries and ensure prompt resolution.
• Assist with payment runs and maintain accurate records.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Liaise with finance teams across multiple entities.
• Support month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Assist with ad hoc finance administration and reporting tasks.

Skills

Invoice processing

Reconciliations

Intercompany

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication & organisation

Independent working

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary Contract)

Location: Greater Manchester

Pay Rate: £16.48 - £18.68ph

Duration: Temporary contract until Christmas

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Our client, a well-established international manufacturing business, is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a temporary basis through to Christmas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing supplier accounts, reconciliations and intercompany transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching purchase orders, invoices and goods receipts
• Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Handling supplier queries and ensuring prompt resolution
• Assisting with payment runs and maintaining accurate records
• Processing and reconciling intercompany transactions
• Liaising with finance teams across multiple business entities
• Supporting month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
• Assisting with ad hoc finance administration and reporting tasks

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Experience dealing with intercompany transactions desirable
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

If you are available immediately and have proven Accounts Payable experience, we'd love to hear from you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.