Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary to Permanent)Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: £30,000
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a well-established organisation based in Manchester City Centre. Joining the Contract-to-Pay (C2P) team, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and efficiently.

This position is being offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis and would suit a candidate who is available immediately and looking for a long-term opportunity within a collaborative finance environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, batch and code invoices in line with company procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.
• Resolve supplier queries and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Maintain supplier account records and ensure master data is kept up to date.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Work closely with Procurement and internal departments to resolve purchasing and invoice-related issues.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the Contract-to-Pay function.

About You

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or a similar finance role.
• Experience working within a Contract-to-Pay (C2P) or Shared Service environment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Immediately available or able to start at short notice.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start opportunity.
• Temporary-to-permanent position with genuine long-term prospects.
• Salary of £30,000.
• Manchester City Centre location with excellent transport links.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Opportunity to gain exposure within a fast-paced and professional finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional looking to join a busy Contract-to-Pay team and secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

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