Accounts Payable (Standalone) in Manchester

Your new company has an opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to take responsibility for delivering a reliable, accurate and efficient payables service within the Manchester office. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, promoting effective use of the Purchase Order process, supporting high-quality supplier relationships, and assisting the wider finance function.

In this standalone role, you will fully manage the AP function. Working in a small finance team, you will take autonomy and full responsibility of the AP function and related duties.

Duties include:

• Process supplier invoices with accuracy, ensuring correct matching to authorised Purchase Orders where required.
• Ensure all invoices are approved in line with company procedures and Purchase Order governance.
• Apply correct VAT treatment across all transactions.
• Create, update and maintain supplier account information.
• Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Administer intercompany invoices and carry out related reconciliations.
• Respond to supplier queries professionally and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Run scheduled payment runs and send out remittance advice documents.
• Process employee expense claims in accordance with internal policy.
• Process and reconcile company credit card statements within set timescales.
• Provide occasional support to Sales Ledger operations when needed.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting tasks.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Demonstrated experience within an accounts payable role - standalone ideally.
• Previous exposure to Purchase Order-based processes is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Proactive self-starter who can work independently and use initiative.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask effectively.
• Clear, professional communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with particular confidence using Excel.
• Experience working within an accounts payable function that uses a Purchase Order system is beneficial.
• Familiarity with NetSuite is an advantage but not essential.

What you'll get in return:

• Monday to Friday 37 hours 9-5 (1 hour for lunch).
• Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 home.
• 25 days, rising to 28 with long service - Ability to buy an additional 5 days holiday a year.
• Central location - close to major public transport routes.
• Additional benefits & discount packages.
• Christmas & Summer Parties.
• Life Cover - 3 x salary.

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.