Accounts Payable Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Heywood, M1 4BT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Oct 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a large, fast-paced finance function based in Heywood.This opportunity would suit someone who has strong, hands-on Accounts Payable experience and is confident processing a high volume of supplier invoices whilst maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. You will join a supportive AP team where you will take responsibility for a range of purchase ledger activities and work closely with both suppliers and colleagues across the business.

Your new roleWorking as part of a busy Accounts Payable team, your responsibilities will include:

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently

Managing both PO and non-PO invoices

Reviewing invoices processed through automated scanning/OCR technology and resolving exceptions

Investigating invoice matching, coding and processing discrepancies

Completing supplier statement reconciliations and following up outstanding items

Responding to supplier queries relating to invoices and payments

Liaising with internal departments to resolve outstanding AP issues

Processing invoices across different business entities and currencies

Supporting Accounts Payable activities as part of the month-end process

Maintaining accurate supplier and invoice records

Supporting improvements to AP processes and increased automation

Assisting with additional Accounts Payable duties when required

What you'll need to succeed

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have strong previous Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience within a high-volume environment.

Proven Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience

Experience processing large volumes of supplier invoices

Previous work experience within a shared service centre preferred but not essential

A good understanding of the end-to-end invoice process

Strong knowledge of PO and non-PO invoice processing

Experience completing supplier statement reconciliations

Confidence investigating invoice discrepancies and resolving supplier queries

Previous exposure to multi-entity and multi-currency Accounts Payable would be beneficial

Experience working with an ERP finance system

Previous exposure to OCR, invoice scanning or automated AP technology would be advantageous

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within a busy environment

Good communication and organisational skills

Fluent English, with an additional European language advantageous ie:- Polish/Dutch/Danish

What you'll get in return

£30,000pa

37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours with the ability to start between 7am-10am and finish between 2.30pm-6pm.

28 days' holiday including bank holidays

Opportunity to gain additional annual leave with length of service

Option to purchase additional holidays

Free on-site parking

Employee wellbeing support, including access to confidential counselling and advice

Access to financial wellbeing benefits

Employee referral incentives

A friendly and collaborative working environment

What you need to do nowIf 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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