Accounts Payable Clerk

Location:

Manchester (M21) – Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

30000.00

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Finance, Banking & Insurance Jobs

Job ID:

132983149

Company:

HAYS

Posted On:

13 May 2026

Accounts Payable Clerk, Up to £30,000, Immediate start date, Manchester City Centre
Accounts Payable Clerk – Immediate Start
Location: Manchester City Centre
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Salary: £30,000 per annum
The Opportunity:An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a fast-paced finance team based in Manchester City Centre, with an immediate start available. This is a temporary role suited to someone with strong purchase ledger experience and exposure to stock/inventory processes, looking to hit the ground running in a busy environment.
Key Responsibilities: Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching, and coding invoices, including stock-related invoices Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Liaising with purchasing and warehouse teams regarding stock receipts and invoice queries Monitoring GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) and resolving differences Preparing and processing payment runs (BACS/CHAPS) Managing supplier relationships and handling queries Supporting month-end close, including accruals and stock adjustments Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial procedures Requirements Previous experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role Exposure to stock/inventory accounting or working within a stock-driven environment (e.g. retail, manufacturing, logistics) Experience reconciling stock invoices and working with GRNI Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines Confident communication skills across finance and operational teams Good Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) Immediately available Desirable AAT qualified or studying towards Experience within a high-volume or multi-site organisation Exposure to stock reconciliation or inventory reporting
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