Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Specialist - Immediate Start

Manchester City Centre

Up to £30,000

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced retail business based in Manchester City Centre. This role will support the finance team with the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger, with a particular focus on high-volume processing and stock-related invoices. Key Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including stock and supplier invoices

Matching, batching, and coding invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes

Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies

Managing supplier queries and building strong working relationships

Supporting weekly BACS payment runs

Assisting with month-end processes including accruals and reporting

Ensuring accurate recording of stock-related transactions within the finance system

Supporting with data integrity and maintaining accurate financial records

Ad-hoc duties to support the wider finance team

Requirements

Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role

Experience working within a retail or stock-driven environment is highly desirable

Strong understanding of stock invoices, PO matching, and reconciliation processes

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication skills and a proactive approach

Experience using finance systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Sage)

Immediately available or on a short notice period

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000

Immediate start available

Central Manchester location with excellent transport links

Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic retail finance team

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