Accounts Payable Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stockport, M1 4BT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company:-

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a well-established organisation in Stockport.

Your new role:-

Working as part of a small and collaborative finance team, you will gain exposure across the accounts payable function-from invoice processing, through to month-end activities.You will interact regularly with colleagues across the UK and Ireland, providing finance support and ensuring efficient handling of queries and transactions.

Key responsibilities include:-

Manage purchase ledger processes, including invoice input and coding & process employee expenses

Support month-end close, ensuring deadlines are met

Respond promptly and accurately to internal finance queries

Assist with maintaining internal reporting dashboards and monthly data

Provide general finance administrative support within the finance team

What you need to succeed:-

AAT(advantageous)

Previous experience within accounts payable

Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP

Understanding of VAT, purchase ledger processes

High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail

Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, particularly month-end

Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders/senior management

Enthusiastic and motivated, with a willingness to learn new systems and develop further

Team player

What You will get in Return

£30,000pa

Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) 8.30-5.15pm,

Free on-site parking & close to public transport routes (train/bus),

Annual leave 25days plus bank holidays,

5% pension,

BUPA private health,

Life assurance,Study support,

Great opportunity to join a company that really values its employees

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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