Accounts Payable (Language speaker from Nordic regions)

Confidential; Heywood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday incl. bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Employee recognition initiatives

Job summary

Your New Company in Heywood, United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join the finance team and help ensure the smooth running of the supplier ledger. You will process invoices, resolve supplier queries, reconcile statements, and support ad hoc finance projects in a collaborative environment.

You will work in a supportive, team-focused setting with opportunities to develop and contribute to key finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience in a large or fast-paced organisation.
• Fluent in a Nordick region language – Swedish/Danish, Norwegian & English (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to resolve queries and work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Investigating and resolving Accounts Payable discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate supplier ledgers, including debit and credit balances.
• Closing purchase orders as required.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties and projects.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Your New Company

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join its finance team based in Heywood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative environment where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts payable function.

Your New Role

As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day processing of supplier transactions and maintaining accurate financial records. You will work closely with both internal colleagues and external suppliers to ensure queries are resolved efficiently and accounts are kept up to date.

• - Processing supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales
• - Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries
• - Reconciling supplier statements
• - Investigating and resolving Accounts Payable discrepancies
• - Maintaining accurate supplier ledgers, including debit and credit balances
• - Closing purchase orders as required
• - Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties and projects

What You'll Need to Succeed

• - Previous Accounts Payable experience within a large or fast-paced organisation
• - Fluent speaker in a Nordick region language - Swedish/Danish, Norwegian & English (Written and verbal)
• - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• - A customer-focused approach and the ability to resolve queries effectively
• - The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• - Experience of ERP systems would be advantageous

What You'll Get in Return

• - 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• - Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service, up to one extra week after five years service
• - Holiday purchase scheme
• - Flexible working hours, with start times between 7:00am and 10:00am
• - Free on-site parking
• - A friendly and supportive working environment
• - Employee recognition initiatives