Accounts Payable Clerk in Manchester

Dakota Hotel based in MANCHESTER are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our Finance Team in the role of Accounts Payable Clerk. We are seeking someone with experience in accounting or finance and strong administrative skills, with the ability to work accurately and confidently in a fast-paced environment.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE

• The role carries a permanent contract.
• Typical hours: 30-35 hours per week, working 5 days per week.
• Pay rate is £13.50 per hour, paid weekly.
• We offer flexibility around start and finish times, with typical hours falling between 09:00 and 15:00, but we’re happy to adjust within a 07:30–09:30 start window and a flexible finish time to suit your schedule.
• This is an on-site role based primarily at our property in Manchester city centre. Please note that remote or hybrid working is not available for this position.

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, including matching, batching and coding in line with AP best practice.
• Managing the central AP inbox, ensuring queries and invoices are responded to promptly and professionally.
• Reconciling supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate creditor balances.
• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring all payments are authorised and made within agreed timelines.
• Verifying invoice data to ensure compliance with internal policies and financial controls.
• Handling supplier queries, maintaining positive working relationships and ensuring resolutions are delivered professionally and efficiently.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts within the purchase ledger system, ensuring accuracy and required documentation.
• Assisting with month-end close tasks including accruals, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Keeping organised AP records and ensuring all invoice and approval documentation is stored systematically.
• Escalating any issues affecting invoice processing or payment timelines to the AP Supervisor or Finance Manager.
• Supporting ongoing refinement and improvement of AP processes, systems and workflows within the central finance function.
• To fully understand the confidential and sensitive nature of the figures and information which is being processed, ensuring no information is divulged to any persons out with the Accounts and Senior Management team.
• Any ad hoc duties as required.

Benefits

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers.
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions.
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.
• Family-friendly flexible working options.
• Meals on duty and uniforming.
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor.
• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment.
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System.
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan.
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships.

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

Applicant Requirements

• At least one years’ experience in an accounts payable role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
• Previous experience using Sage intacct accounting software is preferred.
• Hotel experience is beneficial.
• Be able to work at pace with meticulous attention to detail.
• Meet deadlines and effectively prioritise workload.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

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Please send us your up to date CV. For more information on our luxury hotel, visit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love to hear from you!