Accounts Payable
CV-LibraryChorley, LancashiretemporaryPosted: 22 April 2026
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Our client is a well-established and busy utilities organisation based in Chorley. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking to bring in an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk on a temporary basis to support the finance team during a busy period.
This is a 2-3-month contract and may be extended.
Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will support the day-to-day accounts payable function, working with high-volume invoices and liaising with both suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:
Loading invoices onto the Kefron OCR / NetSuite system
Processing and coding invoices accurately
Supplier statement reconciliations
Chasing and escalating non-compliant invoices, including missing POs and GRNs
Supporting reporting requirements and updating spreadsheets
Attending meetings relating to invoice compliance and process issues
General Accounts Payable administration and query resolution
Assisting with payment runs
What you'll need to succeed
Previous Accounts Payable experience
Experience using NetSuite and/or OCR systems (desirable)
Good Excel skills
Strong attention to detail with confidence chasing and escalating issues
Ability to manage a busy workload and communicate effectively with suppliers and internal managers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling high volumes while maintaining accuracy
What you'll get in return
Hybrid working with flexibility
A supportive and collaborative finance team
Valuable experience within a fast-paced utilities environment
Opportunity for contract extension following review
Immediate start available
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Our client is a well-established and busy utilities organisation based in Chorley. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking to bring in an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk on a temporary basis to support the finance team during a busy period.
This is a 2-3-month contract and may be extended.
Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will support the day-to-day accounts payable function, working with high-volume invoices and liaising with both suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:
Loading invoices onto the Kefron OCR / NetSuite system
Processing and coding invoices accurately
Supplier statement reconciliations
Chasing and escalating non-compliant invoices, including missing POs and GRNs
Supporting reporting requirements and updating spreadsheets
Attending meetings relating to invoice compliance and process issues
General Accounts Payable administration and query resolution
Assisting with payment runs
What you'll need to succeed
Previous Accounts Payable experience
Experience using NetSuite and/or OCR systems (desirable)
Good Excel skills
Strong attention to detail with confidence chasing and escalating issues
Ability to manage a busy workload and communicate effectively with suppliers and internal managers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling high volumes while maintaining accuracy
What you'll get in return
Hybrid working with flexibility
A supportive and collaborative finance team
Valuable experience within a fast-paced utilities environment
Opportunity for contract extension following review
Immediate start available
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)