Full job descriptionAccounts Payable Specialist
North Manchester | Hybrid | Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £30,000
Client Details
We are recruiting for an experienced and detail-focused Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team based in North Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and established business.
Description
The key responsibilities of an Accounts Payable Specialist will include:
* Resolve invoice and supplier queries, ensuring accurate PO, pricing and payment details.
* Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues within agreed SLAs.
* Reconcile supplier accounts, invoices and GRNI, ensuring outstanding items are cleared.
* Investigate blocked invoices, exceptions and debit balances.
* Ensure VAT and invoice processes are completed accurately and on time.
* Monitor KPIs and maintain high service standards.
* Identify recurring issues and suggest process improvements.
* Support colleagues, process changes and wider Finance projects.
Profile
A successful Accounts Payable Specialist will have:
*Previous experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role
*Experienced with multi-currency transactions
*Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical accuracy
*Good organisational and time-management skills
*The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
*Confident communication skills when dealing with internal teams and suppliers
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ideally SAP
*A proactive approach and willingness to identify and improve processes
Job Offer
*Salary up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
*Hybrid working
*Generous annual leave
*Enhanced pension
*Free on-site car park
*Opportunity to join a growing and supportive finance team
*Excellent opportunity for career development