Accounts Payable Administrator

Manpower Group (UK); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator in Solihull to support a busy Shared Services Finance team on a temporary 3-month basis. The role involves processing supplier invoices, resolving queries, and maintaining strong financial controls.

You will handle invoice validation, workflow monitoring, and reconciliation tasks while providing excellent service to suppliers and internal stakeholders. Proficiency in SAP/Ariba is beneficial and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within Finance or Accounts Payable.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, VIM or other ERP systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed service levels.
• Validate invoice details and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor invoice workflow queues and resolve processing exceptions.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts where applicable.
• Respond to supplier and internal customer queries via email and telephone.
• Manage shared Accounts Payable mailboxes with prompt responses.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes and reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Support data cleansing, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with Accounts Payable projects and general administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Ariba

VIM

Job description

Accounts Payable Administrator

Location: Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AA
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pay Rate: £13.85 - £14.36 per hour
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (3 Months)

We're looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our busy Shared Services Finance team in Solihull on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a leading FMCG business, supporting a high-performing Accounts Payable function. You'll play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, queries are resolved efficiently, and financial controls are maintained to the highest standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed service levels.
• Validate invoice details and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor invoice workflow queues and resolve processing exceptions.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts where applicable.

Supplier & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to supplier and internal customer queries via email and telephone.
• Manage shared Accounts Payable mailboxes, ensuring prompt responses.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes and reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.

Administrative & Team Support

• Support data cleansing, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with Accounts Payable projects as required.
• Carry out general administrative tasks to support the wider finance team.

What We're Looking For

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within Finance or Accounts Payable.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Experience using SAP, Ariba, VIM, or other ERP systems would be beneficial.
• Understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes and supplier management.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Positive, professional, and proactive.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident problem solver with a customer-focused approach.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new systems and processes.
• A supportive team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent service.

What's in It for You?

• Gain valuable experience with one of the UK's leading FMCG organisations.
• Develop your Accounts Payable and finance administration skills.
• Gain exposure to SAP and Shared Services operations.
• Work within a collaborative, supportive, and professional team.
• Enhance your experience in a fast-paced finance environment with opportunities to broaden your knowledge.