Accounts Payable and Receivable Assistant
JOB_53516074737051Job type
TemporaryLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Up to £16.00Closing date
27 Nov 2025
Accounts Payable Clerk – Up to £32,000
Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant – Manufacturing Sector
Location: Openshaw, Manchester
Contract: 6-Month
Reporting to: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Contract: 6-Month
Reporting to: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a short-term opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to support our finance team for a 6-month temporary contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Log and process supplier invoices into the Accounts Payable system.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes/packing slips.
- Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain and update supplier records in the finance system.
- Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice queries promptly.
- Prepare payment runs and send remittances to suppliers.
- Post journals at month-end and assist with VAT return preparation.
- Support the AP Supervisor with ad hoc finance tasks as required.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. Sage) and Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal departments.
What you need to do now
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Accounts Payable and Receivable AssistantJOB_535160747370512025-10-222025-11-27
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