Accounts Payable

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist\n\nLocation: Hybrid - Manchester\n Type: Full-Time\n Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe're looking for an Accounts Payable professional who enjoys bringing order to financial processes, building strong vendor relationships, and ensuring accurate, timely payments. This position offers exposure to all aspects of the procure-to-pay cycle and can be tailored to the experience level of the successful candidate.\n\nWhether you're an emerging AP professional looking to grow or a seasoned specialist with process improvement experience, we'd like to hear from you.\n\nWe're particularly interested in candidates who have gone beyond transactional Accounts Payable work. Experience leading process improvements, implementing new systems, building reports and dashboards, creating controls, managing vendor relationships, supporting audits, or mentoring team members will be highly valued.

If you've found ways to make AP faster, more accurate, or more efficient, we want to hear about it.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nCore Accounts Payable Responsibilities\n\nProcess vendor invoices accurately and efficiently\nReview invoices for proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation\nMatch invoices to purchase orders and receiving records\nEnter invoices into the ERP/accounting system\nMaintain vendor files and supporting documentation\nMonitor AP inboxes and respond to internal and external inquiries\nResearch and resolve invoice discrepancies\nProcess employee expense reports\nAssist with credit card reconciliations\nPrepare weekly and monthly payment runs\nProcess ACH, wire, and check payments\nMaintain organised electronic records and audit support documentation\n\nIntermediate-Level Responsibilities\n\nReconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances\nManage vendor onboarding and W-9/tax documentation\nMonitor payment terms and identify opportunities for early-pay discounts\nTrack open liabilities and aging reports\nAssist with month-end accruals and AP close activities\nSupport internal and external audit requests\nPartner with Purchasing, Operations, and Finance teams to resolve exceptions\nIdentify duplicate payments, credits, and recovery opportunities\nPrepare recurring AP reports and payment forecasts\n\nSenior-Level / Advanced Responsibilities\n\nAnalyse AP workflows and recommend process improvements\nAssist with automation initiatives and ERP enhancements\nDevelop and maintain internal controls related to disbursements\nCreate AP performance metrics and KPI reporting\nLead vendor escalations and complex reconciliation projects\nSupport cash flow planning and payment strategy discussions\nTrain and mentor junior AP staff\nParticipate in system implementations, acquisitions, and process integrations\nIdentify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls\nServe as a subject matter expert for accounts payable operations\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nRequired\n\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy\nExcellent organisational skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines\nProfessional communication skills\nProficiency with Excel and business software\nProblem-solving mindset\n\nPreferred\n\nExperience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related role\nExperience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar)\nUnderstanding of invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment cycles\nExperience supporting month-end close activities\nFamiliarity with 3-way matching and purchase order environments\n\nWhat Success Looks Like\n\nWithin your first 90 days, you'll be:\n\nProcessing invoices accurately and on schedule\nBuilding positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders\nReducing aged items and unresolved exceptions\nContributing ideas to improve AP efficiency\nHelping ensure a smooth and timely month-end close\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nStable, growing organisation\nCollaborative finance team\nOpportunity to expand into accounting and finance operations\nExposure to automation and process improvement initiatives\nClear path for advancement into Senior AP, Accounting, or Finance rolesSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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Job Overview

ID:

2502982

Date Posted:

Posted 10 hours ago

Expiration Date:

19/07/2026

Location:

Manchester

Salary:

Competitive

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