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Recruiter
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Lancashire
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
1 October 2026
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Job description

Your new companyHays 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
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 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.

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