Accounts Payable Specialist for Global Manufacturer

Handley James Consulting Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Handley James Consulting Ltd. is partnering with a specialist manufacturer to recruit an Assistant Accountant with a strong focus on accounts payable.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your finance career within a growing business operating across international markets. Key duties include processing supplier invoices, preparing payment runs, reconciling supplier statements and supporting VAT returns as part of a broader transactional finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger or transactional finance role.
• Ability to process a high volume of invoices and resolve queries.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, matching them to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
• Processing employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Supporting bank reconciliations, cash flow reporting and month end processes.
• Assisting with VAT returns, audits and wider financial reporting.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Supporting improvements to financial processes and controls.

Job description

Handley James Consulting Ltd. is partnering with a specialist manufacturer to recruit an Assistant Accountant with a strong focus on accounts payable.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your finance career within a growing business operating across international markets. Key duties include processing supplier invoices, preparing payment runs, reconciling supplier statements and supporting VAT returns as part of a broader transactional finance team.