Accounts Payable Specialist

Runcorn Temporary £28,000 - £31,000 per year View Job Description
A growing organisation in Runcorn is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist on a temporary basis, with a strong likelihood of progressing into a permanent role. Interviews are being scheduled promptly.
  • Join a growing finance team with a clear path from temporary to permanent.
  • Varied AP role with end-end exposure

About Our Client

This is a well‑established organisation has a close‑knit team and an expanding finance function. The environment is supportive, collaborative and offers genuine opportunities for long‑term development. If you are an Accounts Payable Specialist looking for an exciting new career, it could start here!

This is a hands‑on AP position where you'll take responsibility for the full purchase ledger cycle. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth supplier relationships and accurate payment processing.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist responsibilities include:

  • Processing high‑volume invoices and managing the full AP workflow
  • Handling multi‑currency payments across UK and Europe
  • Matching invoices to Po's and resolving discrepancies with suppliers & internal teams
  • Preparing weekly/monthly payment runs, including BACS schedules and reconciliations
  • Managing supplier queries and completing regular statement reconciliations
  • Maintaining supplier master data with strict fraud‑prevention controls
  • Supporting month‑end AP tasks, reporting, and audit requirements
  • Getting involved in continuous improvement as the finance function grows



The Successful Applicant

The successful Accounts Payable Clerk should have:

  • Strong experience within Accounts Payable
  • Confidence working with multi‑currency transactions (desirable)
  • ERP system knowledge desirable
  • Strong attention to detail
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a small, supportive team
  • A flexible and adaptable approach, comfortable with change
  • Clear, professional communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues



What's on Offer

The benefits on offer include:

  • Upto £30,000 starting salary
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Pension: 5% employer, 3% employee
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance x3 salary
  • Full-time office, flexible for personal needs/emergencies
Contact
Tom Mcculloch
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6981869
Phone number
+441512553766

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
Business Services
Location
Runcorn
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Tom Mcculloch
Consultant phone
+441512553766
Job reference
JN-032026-6981869