Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Manchester
Up to £25 per hour (Inside IR35)
Hours: 37.5 per week
6-Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

We're partnering with a leading organisation in search of an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance operations team. This position will focus on managing supplier payments and ensuring invoices and billing requests are processed accurately and efficiently.

You'll play a key role in maintaining a smooth end-to-end payables process, collaborating with both internal teams and external partners to resolve queries, improve workflows, and ensure compliance with company and audit standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage supplier Requests for Payment (RFPs), ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve billing differences or data exceptions.
• Carry out completeness and accuracy checks before remittances or statements are issued.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve payment issues promptly.
• Process invoices efficiently and ensure they move through the approval process without delay.
• Monitor creditor balances and take proactive steps to clear outstanding items.
• Assist with both internal and external audits by preparing and providing supporting documentation.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts payable or finance processing role.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, including the ability to analyse and validate data.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Service-focused mindset with a collaborative approach to work.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with SAP, Blackline, or similar financial systems would be an advantage.

If you're an organised, process-driven individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment, we'd love to hear from you.