Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Fulwood

A leading organisation in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their supportive Finance team.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your skills within a nurturing environment, where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be highly valued. You will benefit from flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training that supports your professional growth. As an Accounts Payable Specialist based in Manchester, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of financial operations.

Your day-to-day activities will involve processing supplier invoices with precision, managing the Purchase Ledger inbox responsively, and keeping supplier accounts meticulously updated. You will regularly reconcile statements, prepare payment runs, issue remittances, and address queries-all while fostering positive relationships across teams. Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring correct coding, appropriate approval, and compliance with established company procedures. Monitor and manage the Purchase Ledger inbox by responding promptly to supplier and internal queries, following through outstanding actions until resolution.

Maintain up-to-date supplier accounts and records, including details such as payment terms and bank information, in line with internal controls. Reconcile supplier statements regularly by investigating missing invoices, credits, duplicate invoices, and other discrepancies to ensure accuracy. Prepare weekly supplier payment runs according to agreed payment terms and schedules, making sure payments are reviewed and approved appropriately. Issue supplier remittances while responding to payment-related queries in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships.

Build and nurture positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams through considerate communication and collaboration. Assist with company credit card and employee expense reconciliations by ensuring transactions are supported, coded, and approved correctly. Complete bank reconciliations accurately while investigating unreconciled or unusual transactions for resolution. The ideal Accounts Payable Specialist brings proven experience in finance administration roles such as Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.

Your background may include exposure to high-volume environments like retail or e-commerce where accuracy is paramount. You possess strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build trustful relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike. Your proficiency in Excel and financial systems allows you to handle complex data sets efficiently. You demonstrate empathy when resolving queries or discrepancies-always striving for solutions that benefit all parties involved.

Your organisational abilities ensure that deadlines are met without compromising quality. Whether working independently or collaboratively within the Finance team. You will have experience in the following areas:
Currently studying towards a finance or accounting qualification or willing to begin AAT demonstrates your commitment to professional development or have equivalent experience. Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance administration roles shows your dependability in handling transactional data.

Experience with in retail, fashion, e-commerce or another high-volume environment would be advantageous for understanding sector-specific challenges. Strong attention to detail ensures consistently high levels of accuracy in all financial processes. Good understanding of basic accounting principles and purchase-to-pay processes enables you to contribute effectively from day one. Excellent written and verbal communication skills allow you to connect positively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Strong systems aptitude combined with good Excel skills means you are comfortable working with large volumes of transactional data. This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued. Employees enjoy flexible working opportunities that accommodate diverse needs alongside generous pension contributions that secure their future. The company invests heavily in training programmes so you can pursue professional qualifications at your own pace.

Supportive leadership fosters an environment where knowledge-sharing is encouraged; team members…