Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

Company: Confidential
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to join our client’s finance team on a temporary basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous Accounts Payable or purchase ledger experience who is looking for a temporary position within a busy finance environment.

The Role:

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently.

  • Processing a high volume of supplier invoices
  • Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
  • Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts
  • Reconciling supplier statements
  • Investigating and resolving invoice queriesProcessing payment runs
  • Responding to supplier queries via email and telephone
  • Assisting with month-end processes
  • General finance and administration duties as required

About You:

We are looking for someone who is immediately available or has a short notice period and can hit the ground running.

  • Previous Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organisational skills
  • The ability to work to deadlines
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience using an accounting system or ERP system
  • Good Excel skills

Most importantly, you’ll be a reliable and proactive team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced finance environment.

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles.

We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026