Senior AP/AR Accountant
£40,000-£50,000 pro rata- 3–6 month contract- Ellesmere Port
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior AP/AR professional to join a well-established organisation on an initial 3-6 month contract.
This is a hands-on role covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and reconciliations, with a strong focus on improving processes, controls and ways of working.
The role will be predominantly office-based for the first month, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid working model thereafter for the right person.
Key responsibilities
Oversee and support purchase ledger, sales ledger and banking activities.
Process transactions and resolve complex or aged queries.
Complete and review bank, customer, supplier and control account reconciliations.
Support month-end close and maintain accurate financial records.
Identify and implement improvements to processes and controls.
Work closely with the wider finance team to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
About you
Strong transactional finance experience across AP, AR, banking and reconciliations.
Confident working hands-on while also identifying process improvements.
Good understanding of accounting fundamentals and balance sheet controls.
Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
Pragmatic, calm and collaborative with a proactive approach.
The role offers
£40,000-£50,000 pro rata
3-6 month contract
Predominantly office-based initially
Hybrid working available after the first month
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on processes and controls
If you’re an experienced AP/AR professional available for an interim opportunity and looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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