Job type
TemporaryLocation
SunderlandWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Salary up to £26,500
Accounts Payable Clerk - 6-month contract – Sunderland-Based
Accounts Payable Clerk (6-Month Contract)
Sunderland | £26,500 (pro rata) | Immediate opportunity
Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for accuracy and problem-solving? Hays are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a fast-paced Shared Services team based in Sunderland on an initial 6-month contract.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working with data, and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a key member of the accounts payable team, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth supplier relationships. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing regular reconciliation of supplier statements, including proactively chasing outstanding or missing statements
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies, variances, and missing invoices
- Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries and ensure data accuracy
- Managing and resolving statement discrepancies and transaction queries
- Maintaining clear, organised and up-to-date reconciliation documentation
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
- Producing reports on reconciliation status, outstanding issues, and progress
- Working closely with the query management team to resolve outstanding issues
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a finance environment
- Strong attention to detail with excellent reconciliation skills
- Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with suppliers and stakeholders
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
- Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
What’s In It For You?
- Competitive salary equivalent of £26,500
- Opportunity to gain experience within a large shared services environment
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Valuable exposure to complex financial processes and systems
- Convenient Sunderland location
What you need to do now
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