Accounts Payable Specialist — Hybrid, Growth & Benefits

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

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.