Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: South Manchester
Salary: £16.00 per hour plus holiday pay
Hybrid working: 2 days working from home
Forge Talent is partnering with a market leading company based in South Manchester who are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant for their growing finance team. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys refining processes within an expanding team.
If you're someone who seeks constant growth, loves tackling challenges, and wants to be part of a rapidly growing business, this is your chance to make an impact.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist with all areas of the AP ledger, including processing bills
- Ensuring compliance and processing purchase orders
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Maintain accurate financial records to support audit
- Managing of the creditor ledger
- Overseeing the accounts payable inbox, handling inquiries, and resolving issues efficiently
- Ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances
- Providing ad-hoc reports as needed
- Monthly bank reconciliation
Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience in as an Accounts Payable Clerk
- Previous experience running a high-volume, efficient, and accurate AP ledger
- Proficiency in financial systems, including ERP platforms and invoice processing tools
- Strong knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables and formulas)
- In-depth understanding of accounts payable processes
- Experience working in a rapidly growing business
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own workload and time effectively
What’s on Offer:
- Up £16.00 per hour plus holiday pay
- Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
- Pension scheme
This role is ideal for someone who has a solid background in Accounts Payable and wants to join a company that values and invests in their team.
