Accounts Payable Specialist

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team. The role involves managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely invoice processing and supplier payments. Candidates should have significant experience in accounts payable, strong Excel skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and excellent opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Excellent opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience (Ideally 5 years) in an accounts payable role.
• Understanding of AP processes, tax regulations, and best practices.
• Confident with MS Excel - especially VLOOKUPs and data management.

Responsibilities

• Process and review invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing, accruals, and reporting.

Skills

Excel

Problem Solving

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

Salary: £31,000 Annual Excellent prospects and enhanced holidays

Location: Manchester

Description:

Are you a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist looking to join a busy finance team within a shared service?
Our client, an industrial distributor based close to Manchester Airport, are keen to hire a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk, offering a salary of up to 31,000pa.
You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, and ensuring invoice processing, reconciliations, and supplier payments are actioned in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within purchase ledger, ideally within a shared service and have strong Excel skills.
The person in this role must also be keen to provide guidance to other team members.

What will you be doing as an Accounts Payable Specialist?

• 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

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience (Ideally 5 years) in an accounts payable role, with experience in a senior or supervisory capacity
• Understanding of AP processes, tax regulations, and best practices
• Team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident with MS Excel - especially VLOOKUPs and data management
• Ability to solve problems, analyse data, and improve processes
• Detail-focused, highly organised, and proactive

What will you get in return for your work as an Accounts Payable Specialist?

• Competitive salary of up to 31,000pa
• Flexible working hours with opportunity to finish at 2pm on a Friday
• Hybrid working 2 days in the office and 3 days at home after a training period
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme, matching employee contribution up to 5%
• Free parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Modern offices based in South Manchester with excellent public transport links
• Excellent opportunities for progression

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