Accounts Payable Specialist

Jobwise Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves managing the complete accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy in invoice processing, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with a strong command of Excel and a proactive approach to problem-solving. In return, enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Free parking

Health and wellbeing support

Modern offices with excellent transport links

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, ideally in a senior role.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely invoice processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.

Skills

Accounts Payable Experience

Excel Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Employer Jobwise Ltd Location Manchester Salary 31000.00 GBP Annual + flexible hours and hybrid Closing date 8 May 2025

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

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

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