Accounts Payable and Receivable Assistant

4737051
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Manchester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    Up to £16.00
  • Closing 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)

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.


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