Accounts Payable Specialist - 6-Month Contract

Confidential Hires; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Hires is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator on a 6 month fixed term contract based in Manchester. The role involves processing supplier invoices, supporting payment runs and keeping accurate records to ensure smooth supplier relationships.

Working in a hybrid setup with the Finance team, you’ll contribute to strong financial controls, timely payments and continuous improvement of AP processes. Excellent attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Great teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and process supplier invoices accurately and promptly.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes where applicable.
• Verify coding and approval of invoices in line with company policies.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and process payment runs.
• Ensure suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.
• Manage urgent payments and payment-related queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier data, including setting up new suppliers and updating existing records.
• Respond to supplier enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledgers, supplier control accounts and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close activities and resolution of audit queries.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify opportunities for new and existing process improvements and implement where appropriate.
• Support the implementation of new systems and process enhancements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Confidential Hires is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator on a 6 month fixed term contract based in Manchester. The role involves processing supplier invoices, supporting payment runs and keeping accurate records to ensure smooth supplier relationships.

Working in a hybrid setup with the Finance team, you’ll contribute to strong financial controls, timely payments and continuous improvement of AP processes. Excellent attention to detail and communication are essential.