Job type
PermanentLocation
HeywoodWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£28-30,000 depending on experience
Accounts Payable Assistant required for a North Manchester (Heywood) based company. £28-30,000 doe. Hybrid
Your new company
Hays are pleased to be recruiting for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join a well-established and fast-paced finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and contributing to the efficient delivery of key financial processes.
Your new role
Working as part of a high-performing team, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes in a timely and accurate manner
- Managing supplier and internal queries, providing a professional and responsive service
- Performing supplier statement reconciliations
- Investigating and resolving accounts payable discrepancies and outstanding queries
- Maintaining accurate supplier accounts, ensuring balances are regularly reviewed and cleared where appropriate
- Closing and maintaining purchase orders within the system
- Supporting the wider finance team with additional administrative and project-related tasks as required
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous Accounts Payable experience gained within a large or complex organisation
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders
- The ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
- Experience using Workday or AI-enabled finance systems would be advantageous.
- Fluent English language skills
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Monday to Friday 37.5hours per week
- Hybrid work pattern (3days office/2 working from home)
- Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service, with the opportunity to earn up to an extra week's leave after five years
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Free on-site parking
- A supportive and inclusive team culture with regular recognition initiatives
- Comfortable communal areas for breaks and social interaction
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and friendly organisation that values teamwork, professional development and employee wellbeing.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
