Accounts Payable Specialist

Search • Permanent • Lancaster, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £32k / year • 1d ago

Accounts Payable Specialist - 14 month FTC

About the role

Our client, a well- established organisation based in Manchester City Centre, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a 14-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and fast-paced environment, where you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of the accounts payable process.

Key Responsibilities

Review invoices for accuracy, including quantity, pricing and tax calculations
Identify risks within invoices and escalate issues where required
Ensure appropriate approval workflows are followed and validated
Check accounting documentation for completeness and accuracy
Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and provide updates
Exercise judgement when handling complex or sensitive payable issues

Key Experience & Skills

Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar finance function
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Knowledge of VAT input tax processes and rates
Ability to work accurately with high attention to detail
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
Experience working within a team environment

Desirable

Ability to read invoices in European languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian)
Degree in Accounting or a related field

What We're Looking For

A proactive and detail-oriented individual
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
A professional approach with strong stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Excellent benefits
Pension scheme
Supportive, collaborative working environment

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-established, professional organisation which includes strong benefits package and a chance to work in Manchester location with excellent transport links. This role will be working Monday-Friday working full time and will from a salary from £30,000.

If this role is something you are interested in, please apply today to learn more details!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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