Accounts Payable Officer (Senior)

Forrest Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to manage the accounts payable process in a billion-pound turnover business. The role involves invoice processing and mentoring junior staff, with a demand for attention to detail and excellence in Excel. A hybrid work model is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounts payable role, especially in a supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency in Excel: VLOOKUPs and data manipulation.
• Highly organized and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Process and review invoices ensuring accuracy.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Mentor junior AP staff and implement process improvements.

Skills

Detail-focused

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

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Accounts Payable Officer (Senior), Manchester

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Client:

Forrest Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join a global billion-pound turnover business, working from their head office, Hybrid hours.

Managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, you will ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, reconciliations, and supplier payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process supplier payments within agreed terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Assist with month-end closing, accruals, and reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior AP staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounts payable role, with experience in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency in Excel: VLOOKUPs, formulas, and data manipulation to drive insights and add value.
• Confident with MS Excel, especially VLOOKUPs and data management.
• Ability to solve problems, analyze data, and improve processes.
• Detail-focused, highly organized, and proactive.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only those successfully shortlisted will be contacted.