Accounts Payable Assistant

Hays Accounts and Finance
Stockport
10 months ago
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Your new company A well-established and reputable Stockport, Greater Manchester-based company who pride themselves on their loyal workforce and excellent working conditions.Your new role Working within the accounts payable team, you will be processing a high volume of invoices on a day-to-day basis, as well as liaising with off-site branches resolving queries, as well as reconciling statements and assisting with payment runs. You will be liaising on email and by telephone with internal and external contacts on PO numbers, supplier queries and checking the scanned invoices that match with the relevant orders.What you'll need to succeed This is a busy team and a position where you will be working to deadlines, therefore strong data inputting skills and general administration and/or accounts payable experience is required. There will be training and support, therefore the ability to pick up new tasks quickly is essential, along with excellent attention to detail. You will have strong communication skills and be flexible in the duties you perform in order to work collaboratively with the team.What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available with hybrid working available. You will also enjoy 25 holidays, a pension and excellent working conditions. Above all, you will be working with a very supportive and friendly team, offering long-term stability. There are also opportunities to move internally within the finance team.What you need to do nowIf 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 (url removed)

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