Accounts Payable Specialist. LilyLifestyle

Accounts Payable Clerk – 6‑Month Contract – Sunderland

£26,500 (pro rata) | Immediate opportunity

• Perform regular reconciliation of supplier statements, including proactively chasing outstanding or missing statements
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, variances, and missing invoices
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries and ensure data accuracy
• Manage and resolve statement discrepancies and transaction queries
• Maintain clear, organised and up-to-date reconciliation documentation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Produce reports on reconciliation status, outstanding issues, and progress
• Work closely with the query management team to resolve outstanding issues

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a finance environment
• Strong attention to detail with excellent reconciliation skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with suppliers and stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems

• Competitive salary equivalent of £26,500
• Opportunity to gain experience within a large shared services environment
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Valuable exposure to complex financial processes and systems
• Convenient Sunderland location