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!

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