Accounts Payable Specialist

Michael Page Finance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after training

Fixed-term contract in Manchester

Salary up to £30,000

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage day-to-day supplier invoices and payments from our Manchester base, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently.

You will reconcile statements, handle payment runs, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining strong supplier relationships and collaborating with other departments across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial data.
• Confidence in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ensure accounts are up to date.
• Handle payment runs and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Communicate with suppliers to address queries and maintain good relationships.
• Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Maintain and update accounts payable records systematically.
• Support internal audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to streamline processes.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Accounting software literacy

Microsoft Excel

Supplier liaison communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

In this Accounts Payable role you will be handling the day-to-day management of purchase invoices and supplier payments, ensuring everything runs like clockwork. Based in Manchester, you will play a key part in keeping the financial processes smooth and efficient.

Client Details

A successful organisation going through an exciting change and is located in Manchester.

Description

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ensure accounts are up to date.
• Handle payment runs and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Communicate with suppliers to address queries and maintain good relationships.
• Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Maintain and update accounts payable records systematically.
• Support internal audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to streamline processes.

Profile

A successful Accounts Payable professional should have:

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial data.
• Confidence in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £30,000.
• Fixed-term contract based in Manchester.
• Hybrid working available after training.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.