Accounts Payable Clerk

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a temporary role based in Openshaw, East Manchester. The successful candidate will ensure timely processing of invoices and payments, reconcile statements, and support month-end closing. Candidates should have previous experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger, and full-time availability to commute to the office. This role offers the opportunity for extension and to join a growing company.

Benefits

Opportunity for role to be extended

Opportunity to join growing company

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Ability to work in a temporary role.
• Full-time availability to commute to the Openshaw office.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate data entry.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payment runs following procedures.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve payment queries.
• Support month-end closing by providing reports.
• Maintain records of accounts payable transactions.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks in Accounting & Finance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Supplier communication

Job description

Overview

The Accounts Payable Clerk will play a vital role in the Accounting & Finance department, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This temporary position in the industrial/manufacturing industry is based in Manchester and requires strong attention to detail. The client operates within the industrial/manufacturing sector and is recognised as a global organisation. They are committed to providing reliable solutions and maintaining high standards in their operations. They offer excellent opportunities for career development and are a highly sought after employer to work for. The role is initially temporary and will be full-time office based in Openshaw, East Manchester. Reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate data entry into accounting systems.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and process payment runs while adhering to company procedures.
• Communicate with suppliers to address and resolve payment queries.
• Support the month-end closing process by providing required reports and documentation.
• Maintain organised records of accounts payable transactions for auditing purposes.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks related to the Accounting & Finance department as required.

Profile

To apply for the role you should:

• Have previous experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger
• Be able to consider a temporary role initially
• Be able to commute full time to Openshaw office in East Manchester

Job Offer

• Opportunity for role to be extended
• Opportunity to join growing company