Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary Contract) Location: Greater Manchester Pay Rate: £16.48 - £18.68ph Duration: Temporary contract until Christmas Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday Our client, a well-established…

Pay rate £16.48 – £18.68/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 September 2026

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Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary Contract)

Location: Greater Manchester

Pay Rate: £16.48 - £18.68ph

Duration: Temporary contract until Christmas

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Our client, a well-established international manufacturing business, is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a temporary basis through to Christmas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing supplier accounts, reconciliations and intercompany transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
Matching purchase orders, invoices and goods receipts
Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
Handling supplier queries and ensuring prompt resolution
Assisting with payment runs and maintaining accurate records
Processing and reconciling intercompany transactions
Liaising with finance teams across multiple business entities
Supporting month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
Assisting with ad hoc finance administration and reporting tasksSkills and Experience

Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
Experience dealing with intercompany transactions desirable
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience using ERP or accounting systems
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

If you are available immediately and have proven Accounts Payable experience, we'd love to hear from you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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