Accounts Payable Clerk

Michael Page; Ringway; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in Manchester to manage day-to-day invoice processing and help the Accounting & Finance team keep records accurate and up to date. The role focuses on maintaining clear payment information to ensure routine finance activity runs smoothly.

The position covers inbox management, processing supplier invoices from receipt to approval, PO handling, three-way matching, coding to the ledger, reconciliations and timely supplier payments.

Qualifications

• Experience of processing invoices and maintaining accurate finance records.
• Confidence checking invoice information and identifying missing details.
• Ability to manage supplier documentation in an organised way.
• Experience handling invoice queries and following them through to resolution.
• Comfort working with finance systems to enter and update payment information.
• Careful attention when working with financial data and supporting documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, handling supplier invoices and responding to queries from internal stakeholders.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, from receipt through to approval.
• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs) in line with company procedures.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly and posted to the ledger in a timely manner.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve supplier and internal invoice queries, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor and clear debit balances, credits and aged items on supplier accounts where applicable.
• Support month-end activities, ensuring the Accounts Payable ledger remains accurate and up to date.

Skills

Invoice processing

Finance systems experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Job description

As an Accounts Payable Clerk in Manchester, you will handle day-to-day invoice processing, helping the Accounting & Finance department keep records accurate and up to date. This interim role focuses on maintaining clear payment information so routine finance activity runs smoothly.

Client Details

You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive and successful team that is part of a market leading business within their industry.

Description

• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, handling supplier invoices and responding to queries from internal stakeholders.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, from receipt through to approval.
• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs) in line with company procedures.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly and posted to the ledger in a timely manner.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve supplier and internal invoice queries, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor and clear debit balances, credits and aged items on supplier accounts where applicable.
• Support month-end activities, ensuring the Accounts Payable ledger remains accurate and up to date.

Profile

• Experience of processing invoices and maintaining accurate finance records.
• Confidence checking invoice information and identifying missing details.
• Ability to manage supplier documentation in an organised way.
• Experience handling invoice queries and following them through to resolution.
• Comfort working with finance systems to enter and update payment information.
• Careful attention when working with financial data and supporting documents.

Job Offer

2-3 month interim Accounts Payable opportunity.

Salary up to £30,000 dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best