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Accounts Payable; Standalone

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 0, England, UK
Listing for: HAYS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
  • Accounting
    Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 33000 GBP Yearly GBP 30000.00 33000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Accounts Payable (Standalone)
Accounts Payable (standalone) for a Manchester City Centre based company. Up ro £33,000pa. Hybrid.

Your new company
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to take responsibility for delivering a reliable, accurate and efficient payables service within the Manchester office. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, promoting effective use of the Purchase Order process, supporting high quality supplier relationships, and assisting the wider finance function.

Your new role

In this standalone role, you will fully manage the AP function. Working in a small finance team you will take autonomy and full respnsibility of the AP function and related duties,

Duties include:

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  • Process supplier invoices with accuracy, ensuring correct matching to authorised Purchase Orders where required
  • Ensure all invoices are approved in line with company procedures and Purchase Order governance
  • Apply correct VAT treatment across all transactions
  • Create, update and maintain supplier account information
  • Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations
  • Administer intercompany invoices and carry out related reconciliations
  • Respond to supplier queries professionally and resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Run scheduled payment runs and send out remittance advice documents
  • Process employee expense claims in accordance with internal policy
  • Process and reconcile company credit card statements within set timescales
  • Provide occasional support to Sales Ledger operations when needed
  • Assist with month end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting tasks
What you'll need to succeed
  • Demonstrated experience within an accounts payable role - standalone ideally
  • Previous exposure to Purchase Order-based processes is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
  • Proactive self-starter who can work independently and use initiative
  • Strong time management skills and ability to multitask effectively
  • Clear, professional communication skills-both written and verbal
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with particular confidence using Excel
  • Experience working within an accounts payable function that uses a Purchase Order system is beneficial
  • Familiarity with Net Suite is an advantage but not essential
  • What you'll get in return
  • Monday to Friday 37.5 hours 9-5.30 ( 1 hour for lunch)
  • Hybrid
  • 25 days, rising to 28 with long service - Ability to buy an additional 5 days holiday a year.
  • Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 home
  • Central location - close to major public transport routes
  • Additional benefits & discount packages
  • Christmas & Summer Parties
  • Life Cover - 3 x salary
  • What you need to do now

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