Hybrid Accounts Payable Clerk / Purchase Ledger
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1QH |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4764171_1769159528 |
Summary
Your new company
An established organisation is continuing to expand its transactional finance team following a period of transformation and process improvement. The environment is fast‑paced, high‑volume and supported by modern automation tools, with a leadership team focused on stabilisation, continuous improvement and building a strong, capable Accounts Payable function.
With an already large accounts payable team, the business is now recruiting multiple more Accounts Payable professionals on a temporary basis at various levels to support ongoing growth, internal promotions, and process re‑engineering projects.
Your new role
You'll join the accounts function in either a transactional Accounts Payable Specialist role or a Senior AP role, depending on your experience. The role will initially be until June 2026 with potential for extension or permanent contract.
Typical responsibilities include:
Processing high volumes of supplier invoices using automated workflows
Working confidently with AI‑driven invoice capture tools and ERP system
Managing and resolving AP queries
Completing supplier reconciliations
Supporting payment runs and retention releases
Participating in system testing, process reviews and continuous improvement activities
Working across multiple workflows in a fast‑moving environment
What you'll need to succeed
You must be someone who can hit the ground running and thrive in a high‑volume, dynamic environment. The team values people who are confident, proactive and able to work without heavy supervision.
Accounts Payable Specialist:
3-5 years' AP experience
Strong invoice processing and core AP knowledge
Comfortable using automated systems and learning new tools quickly
Senior Accounts Payable:
5+ years' AP experience
Skilled in query handling, stakeholder management and reconciliations
Strong communication skills and the ability to support more complex AP tasks
No management responsibilities - this is a senior technical role
Across both levels:
Intermediate Excel
Ability to work independently and ask the right questions
No qualifications required
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary based on experience
Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Flexible start/finish times between 8am and 6pm
37.5‑hour working week
Opportunity to join a large, supportive finance team undergoing exciting process improvements
Exposure to new systems, automation tools and continuous improvement projects
Potential for extension or permanent opportunities
A role where high performers are recognised and internal progression is encouraged
What you need to do now
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