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We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a long-established market leading business in Salford and act as a number two to the Accounts Payable Manager.

This role will suit an individual with some team supervisory experience, or an AP specialist with experience of being a senior AP team member, used to dealing with escalations and leading from the front, who wants to step into a supervisory role.

The successful person will support the AP manager to oversee the Accounts Payable team of seven and ensure a consistent, accurate, and timely service. They will be an escalation point for the team, helping with queries and problem-solving. They will possess good knowledge of all aspects of the AP function and will utilise this with hands‑on responsibilities alongside supervision, including maintaining selected accounts, assisting with audits and payments and helping with process and systems improvement.

• Ensure purchase invoices and credits are processed by the team promptly each month
• Provide support and guidance to team members
• Support with training where required
• Cover for the AP Manager when needed
• Deal with complex, escalated queries
• Process expense, overhead, and fixed asset invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve all discrepancies
• Review unmatched GRN and stock return reports monthly
• Manage invoice handling from the shared inbox
• Support BACS runs and period‑end ledger rollovers when required
• Handle inter‑depot transactions and payment setups
• Maintain rent and business rates payment schedules
• Support with process improvement
• Assist with audits
• Carry out reporting as needed
• Carry out ad hoc duties as required

• Sound end to end AP knowledge, preferably within a stock‑related industry
• Experience of being a senior member of the team and a 'go-to' subject expert
• A desire to lead and develop others
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Methodical and deadline-focused
• Strong Excel and Word skills
• Works well under pressure
• Confident communicator with strong chase‑up skills

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 2 years, on‑site parking / public transport close by, Hybrid working (2 days wfh), 9-5 with poss flex, Healthcare plan , DIS Life Insurance.

Friendly, relaxed culture with a focus on good work life balance.