Accounts Payable Specialist
CV-LibraryFailsworth, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 28 September 2026
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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 processesJob 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
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 processesJob 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