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Accounts Payable Specialist

Interim Accounts Payable AssistantLocation: Manchester City Centre Salary: Up to £30,000 pro rata Contract: Interim (3-6 Months, with potential extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid Available The OpportunityAn…

Hybrid Finance
Pay rate £14 – £16/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 28 September 2026

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Up to £30,000 per annum

Interim Accounts Payable AssistantLocation: Manchester City Centre
Salary: Up to £30,000 pro rata
Contract: Interim (3-6 Months, with potential extension)
Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid Available

The OpportunityAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy and fast-paced finance team based in Manchester City Centre. This interim role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and has strong experience processing supplier invoices, particularly stock invoices.Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier accounts are maintained accurately, payment deadlines are met, and queries are resolved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes.
Matching, batching and coding invoices against purchase orders.
Handling stock invoices and investigating any pricing or quantity discrepancies.
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding items.
Managing supplier queries via email and telephone.
Assisting with payment runs and ensuring accounts are up to date.
Maintaining accurate supplier records and account information.
Investigating and resolving invoice and PO-related issues.
Supporting month-end processes and reporting requirements.
Working closely with internal departments including Purchasing, Warehouse and Finance.Requirements

Previous Accounts Payable experience within a high-volume environment.
Strong stock invoice processing experience is highly desirable.
Experience matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes (GRNs).
Excellent reconciliation and query resolution skills.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage a busy workload.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
Experience within retail, distribution, manufacturing or stock-based businesses would be advantageous.What's on Offer?

Salary up to £30,000 pro rata.
Central Manchester location with excellent transport links.
Hybrid working options.
Friendly and supportive finance team.
Immediate start available.
Opportunity to gain experience within a reputable organisation.If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next interim opportunity and have strong stock invoice experience, we would be keen to hear from you.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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