Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

A leading organisation in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their supportive Finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a nurturing environment where attention to detail and accuracy are highly valued.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding, approval and compliance with company procedures.
• Monitor and manage the Purchase Ledger inbox, responding promptly to supplier and internal queries.
• Maintain up‑to‑date supplier accounts, including payment terms and bank details, in line with internal controls.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly, investigating missing invoices, credits, duplicates and other discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs and issue remittances, ensuring payments are reviewed and approved.
• Assist with company credit‑card and employee expense reconciliations and perform bank reconciliations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in finance administration roles such as Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable, preferably in high‑volume environments.
• Currently studying towards, or willing to begin, an AAT or equivalent finance/accounting qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and good understanding of basic accounting principles and purchase‑to‑pay processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for building positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a Finance team.

Required skills

• Excel
• Financial systems (e.g., ERP)

What we offer

• Flexible working opportunities.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Ongoing training programmes to support professional development.