Accounts Payable Specialist

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension

Free on-site car park

Career development

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a North Manchester-based finance team. This hybrid, full-time, permanent role focuses on accurate invoice processing and strong supplier liaison.

You will reconcile supplier accounts, resolve queries, ensure VAT accuracy, monitor KPIs, and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate has AP experience, multi-currency handling, excellent numeracy, Excel, and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role
• Experienced with multi-currency transactions
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
• Confident communication with internal teams and suppliers
• Proactive approach and willingness to identify and improve processes

Responsibilities

• Resolve invoice and supplier queries, ensuring accurate PO, pricing and payment details.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues within agreed SLAs.
• Reconcile supplier accounts, invoices and GRNI, ensuring outstanding items are cleared.
• Investigate blocked invoices, exceptions and debit balances.
• Ensure VAT and invoice processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor KPIs and maintain high service standards.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest process improvements.
• Support colleagues, process changes and wider Finance projects.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Multi-currency transactions

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist
North Manchester | Hybrid | Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £30,000

Client Details

We are recruiting for an experienced and detail-focused Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team based in North Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and established business.

Description

• Resolve invoice and supplier queries, ensuring accurate PO, pricing and payment details.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues within agreed SLAs.
• Reconcile supplier accounts, invoices and GRNI, ensuring outstanding items are cleared.
• Investigate blocked invoices, exceptions and debit balances.
• Ensure VAT and invoice processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor KPIs and maintain high service standards.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest process improvements.
• Support colleagues, process changes and wider Finance projects.

Profile

A successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role
• Experienced with multi-currency transactions
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
• Confident communication skills when dealing with internal teams and suppliers
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ideally SAP
• A proactive approach and willingness to identify and improve processes

Job Offer

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension
• Free on-site car park
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive finance team
• Excellent opportunity for career development