Accounts Payable Controller

Confidential; Lancashire, Manchester, Salford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

6-month contract

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team on a 6-month contract. The role involves processing high volumes of invoices across multiple sites, resolving discrepancies, and supporting month-end activities.

The ideal candidate will have proven AP experience, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider finance team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Experience processing large volumes of invoices.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confidence dealing with supplier and internal queries.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded and authorised.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Support payment runs and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain accurate AP records and support month-end activities.
• Manage workload across multiple sites and prioritise effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues across finance and the wider business.

Skills

Accounts Payable

High invoice volumes

Multi-site experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Finance/accounting software

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and fast-paced finance team on a 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned AP professional who is comfortable working with high volumes of invoices, multiple locations and competing priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function in a multi-site organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Managing invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time
• Maintaining accurate AP records and supporting month-end activities
• Managing a busy workload across multiple sites and prioritising effectively
• Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business

About you

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can hit the ground running in a busy environment.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role
• Experience processing large volumes of invoices
• Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracyGood organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confidence dealing with supplier and internal queries
• Strong communication skills
• Good Excel skills and experience using finance/accounting systems
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider finance team

What's on offer

• 6-month contract
• Hybrid working pattern, with 4 days office-based and 1 day on-site
• Opportunity to join a busy and established finance function
• A varied role within a multi-site organisation
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact within the AP team

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.