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Senior Accounts Payable

40 000 – 45 000 £
ContractExperience not specifiedOn-siteManchester
Robert WaltersManchester

About this job

Senior Accounts Payable - 6-Month Contract

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum
Contract: 6 months
Start Date: Immediate start preferred (or a maximum of 1 week's notice)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable professional to join our team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong accounts payable background and at least 5 years' experience working within a Shared Service Centre environment.

The successful candidate will be confident managing high-volume invoice processing, resolving complex queries, and ensuring the smooth running of accounts payable operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
  • Manage supplier accounts, reconciliations, and payment runs.
  • Investigate and resolve complex invoice and payment discrepancies.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Support month-end activities, ensuring accurate reporting and timely completion.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
  • Provide guidance and support to colleagues where required.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
Key Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable within a Shared Service Centre.
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes.
  • Proven experience managing high volumes of invoices and supplier queries.
  • Excellent reconciliation, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Available to start immediately or with a maximum of 1 week's notice.
What's on Offer?
  • Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000.
  • Initial 6-month contract.
  • Hybrid working, with just 1 day per week required in the office.
  • Immediate start opportunity.
How to Apply

If you have the required Shared Service Centre experience and are available to start immediately or within one week, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Market insight

21% below the median
53 762 £

Based on 103 offers with salary for Jobs on-site in Manchester

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