Purchase Ledger Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£14.36 to £14.36 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Heywood, M1 4BT
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team in Heywood. This position plays a key role in ensuring supplier payments and account records are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Managing the processing of supplier invoices and credit notes

Responding to and resolving supplier and internal account queries

Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations

Investigating discrepancies and ensuring ledgers remain accurate

Monitoring and maintaining debit and credit balances

Completing purchase order maintenance and closures

Providing additional support across the finance function where required

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger position

Confident using Microsoft Office and finance systems

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Customer-focused approach with excellent attention to detail

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Exposure to Workday or AI-driven technology would be beneficial

What you'll get in returnHours of Work Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours allowing start times between 7:00am and 10:00am and finish times between 2:30pm and 6:00pm.

28 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to increase entitlement through length of service

Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional leave to be bought

Free parking available on site

Friendly and collaborative working environment

Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and wellbeing services 24/7

Access to favourable savings and loan options through a partnered credit union

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Payable professional seeking a stable opportunity within a supportive business that offers flexibility, strong employee benefits and a positive team culture.

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.

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