Accounts Payable Assistant

Employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester, GB

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: FULL_TIME, On Site

Posted: 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Sector: Finance & Accounting

Job Description

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 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 part/qualified (advantagous) 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 £30-32000 pa (Dependant on experience). Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) 8-5, 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

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