Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Bryn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. is currently assisting a client in Bury to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant on a full-time basis. The role offers 40 hours per week with an immediate start, supporting a busy finance team in processing supplier invoices and payments.

The position requires experience in accounts payable, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage high volumes. Sage 50 experience is preferred, and a positive, proactive attitude will be valued in a collaborative office

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger roles.
• Attention to detail with accurate data processing.
• Able to commit to full-time hours (40h/week) with immediate start.
• Sage 50 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Raising and processing purchase orders (POs).
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments (BACS/cheque).
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding invoice queries.
• Supporting the wider finance team as required.

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Accounts Payable – Temporary – Bury – £14.30 p/h – Immediate Start. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm (approx. 3 months)

Due a backlog in work our client based central in Bury are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a full time basis (40 hours per week). This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional looking for flexible working hours and an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Raising and processing purchase orders (POs)
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Preparing and processing supplier payments (BACS/cheque)
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding invoice queries
• Supporting the wider finance team as required

Experience using Sage 50 is preferred (Not essential if you have proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk but will need finance software experience)