Purchase Ledger Clerk

Accounts Payable Assistant (3 Month Temp to Perm) We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy, fast-paced finance team on an initial 3-month temp to perm basis. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in purchase ledger / AP who wants to step into a role with real exposure and the potential to secure something long term. This is not a static AP role, you’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team where you’ll get involved across the wider finance function and gain exposure to month end processes alongside day-to-day AP duties. Location: South Manchester + Hybrid  Salary: Circa £28,000 Role responsibilities: Receiving and processing invoices Verifying and coding invoices Resolving supplier and purchase ledger queries Maintaining existing supplier accounts and setting up new supplier records Processing employee expense claims Monitoring cash book, petty cash and ad hoc business expenses Completing supplier statement reconciliations Preparing weekly BACS payment runs to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time Supporting month end processes, including accruals and prepayments where required Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and continuous improvements What we’re looking for: Previous experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger  Immediately Available Confident working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good working knowledge of Excel A proactive, hands-on attitude, happy to get stuck in and support the team Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage workload effectively