Accounts Payable Clerk - Interim - City Centre Manchester

Cari; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is seeking an interim Accounts Payable professional for a 2-3 month assignment in Central Manchester. You will manage the AP inbox, process high volumes of supplier invoices, raise POs, perform three-way matching, and ensure timely posting to the ledger.

The role supports month-end activities and maintains strong stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will have experience processing invoices, reconciling statements, and working with finance systems to enter

Qualifications

• Experience processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to check invoice details and resolve missing information.
• Comfort with entering/updating payment data in finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, handling supplier invoices and queries.
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices from receipt to approval.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with procedures.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, POs and goods received notes.
• Code invoices correctly and post to the ledger promptly.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate supplier queries and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor debit balances, credits and aged items on supplier accounts.
• Support month-end activities for the AP ledger accuracy.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoices processing

Finance systems

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Finance software

Job description

• An exciting Interim Accounts Payable position in Central Manchester.
• This role is offering up to £30,000 dependent upon experience.

About Our Client

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Payable Clerk should have:

• 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.

What's on Offer

• 2-3 month interim Accounts Payable opportunity.
• Salary up to £30,000 dependent on the level of experience.

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