Accounts Payable Assistant (3 Month Temp to Perm)

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy, fast-paced finance team on an initial 3-month temp to perm basis. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in purchase ledger / AP who wants to step into a role with real exposure and the potential to secure something long term.

This is not a static AP role, you’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team where you’ll get involved across the wider finance function and gain exposure to month end processes alongside day-to-day AP duties.

Location: South Manchester + Hybrid
Salary: Circa £28,000
Role responsibilities:*Receiving and processing invoices
*Verifying and coding invoices
*Resolving supplier and purchase ledger queries
*Maintaining existing supplier accounts and setting up new supplier records
*Processing employee expense claims
*Monitoring cash book, petty cash and ad hoc business expenses
*Completing supplier statement reconciliations
*Preparing weekly BACS payment runs to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time
*Supporting month end processes, including accruals and prepayments where required
*Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and continuous improvements
What we’re looking for:*Previous experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
*Immediately Available
*Confident working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
*Strong attention to detail and accuracy
*Good working knowledge of Excel
*A proactive, hands-on attitude, happy to get stuck in and support the team
*Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset
*Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage workload effectively