via reed · 14 July 2026 ·2 days ago

Accounts Payable Assistant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Heywood Full-time GBP 28,000 – 30,000
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Hays are pleased to be recruiting for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join a well-established and fast-paced finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and contributing to the efficient delivery of key financial processes.
Your new roleWorking as part of a high-performing team, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function.
Key Responsibilities

  • Processing supplier invoices and credit notes in a timely and accurate manner

  • Managing supplier and internal queries, providing a professional and responsive service

  • Performing supplier statement reconciliations

  • Investigating and resolving accounts payable discrepancies and outstanding queries

  • Maintaining accurate supplier accounts, ensuring balances are regularly reviewed and cleared where appropriate

  • Closing and maintaining purchase orders within the system

  • Supporting the wider finance team with additional administrative and project-related tasks as required


What you'll need to succeed
  • Previous Accounts Payable experience gained within a large or complex organisation

  • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • A customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders

  • The ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment

  • Experience using Workday or AI-enabled finance systems would be advantageous.

  • Fluent English language skills

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a competitive benefits package, including:
Monday to Friday, flexible working hours with the ability to start between 7:00am-10:00am and finish between 2.30pm - 6:00pm.
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Monday to Friday 37.5hours per week

  • Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service, with the opportunity to earn up to an extra week's leave after five years

  • Option to purchase additional annual leave

  • Free on-site parking

  • A supportive and inclusive team culture with regular recognition initiatives

  • Comfortable communal areas for breaks and social interaction

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and friendly organisation that values teamwork, professional development and employee wellbeing.

What you need to do now
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