Ontap
Ontap Job Search
Updated daily • No sign-up

Accounts Payable Controller

More Greater Manchester – Manchester & Salford jobs
Recruiter
Robert Half
Location
Lancashire
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
7 October 2026
Apply Now
Find jobs near you
See current jobs within 20 miles
Search other jobs

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and fast-paced finance team on a 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned AP professional who is comfortable working with high volumes of invoices, multiple locations and competing priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function in a multi-site organisation.

Key responsibilities

Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
Managing invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised
Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items
Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time
Maintaining accurate AP records and supporting month-end activities
Managing a busy workload across multiple sites and prioritising effectively
Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business

About you

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can hit the ground running in a busy environment.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role
Experience processing large volumes of invoices
Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Confidence dealing with supplier and internal queries
Strong communication skills
Good Excel skills and experience using finance/accounting systems
The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider finance team

What's on offer

6-month contract
Hybrid working pattern, with 4 days office-based and 1 day on-site
Opportunity to join a busy and established finance function
A varied role within a multi-site organisation
Immediate opportunity to make an impact within the AP team

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Apply Now