Accounts Payable (Language speaker from Nordic regions)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Heywood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Employee recognition initiatives

Job summary

Hays Specialist Recruitment in Heywood is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join the finance team. You will support day-to-day supplier transactions and maintain accurate records, collaborating with internal colleagues and external suppliers to resolve queries and ensure timely payments.

The ideal candidate has proven AP experience in a fast-paced environment and fluency in a Nordic language, with strong Excel skills and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience within a large or fast-paced organisation.
• Fluent speaker in a Nordic region language.

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

Nordic language

Accounts Payable experience

MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Payable (Language speaker from Nordic regions)

Employer:

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Location:

Heywood, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT

Pay:

£30,000 to £35,000 per year, 30-32000

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

14/10/2026

About this job

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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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

Skills

• 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