Accounts Payable Assistant

Contract:

6-Month with potential for Permanent

Salary:
Up to £35,000

Start date:

Immediate

Location:

Heywood, Manchester

Hays are pleased to be recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well-established and fast-paced finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and contributing to the efficient delivery of key financial processes. Your new role Working as part of a high-performing team, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function.

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes in a timely and accurate manner
• Managing supplier and internal queries, providing a professional and responsive service
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving accounts payable discrepancies and outstanding queries
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts, ensuring balances are regularly reviewed and cleared where appropriate
• Closing and maintaining purchase orders within the system
• Supporting the wider finance team with additional administrative and project-related tasks as required

• Previous Accounts Payable experience gained within a large or complex organisation
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders
• The ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Experience using Workday or AI-enabled finance systems would be advantageous.
• Fluent English language skills

• Monday to Friday, flexible working hours with the ability to start between 7:00am-10:00am and finish between 2.30pm - 6:00pm.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Monday to Friday 37.5hours per week
• Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service, with the opportunity to earn up to an extra week's leave after five years
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive and inclusive team culture with regular recognition initiatives
• Comfortable communal areas for breaks and social interaction

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and friendly organisation that values teamwork, professional development and employee wellbeing.