Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000.0 to £30,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 28-30 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, Greater Manchester, wa144du |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4767974_1770221228 |
Summary
Your new company
Dynamic and fast paced growing business based in Stockport, who prides itself with its employee care and its people-first culture are seeking a Standalone Purchase Ledger/Finance Assistant to join its busy, fast paced finance family! Working as part of a small finance function you will be reportable to the Finance lead and take full ownership of the Purchase Ledger function.
Your new role
This is a standalone Purchase Ledger role responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. The post-holder will deliver high levels of accuracy and provide excellent internal support across the business.Key Responsibilities:-
- Manually process all supplier invoices and liaise with overseas suppliers.
- Match delivery notes to invoices, verify pricing, and obtain relevant approvals.
- Post authorised invoices and credit notes into Sage 200.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
- Process and reconcile company credit card expenses.
- Reconcile USD and Euro bank accounts.
- Collate and verify shipping documents for imports.
- File monthly VAT certificates.
- Produce ad‑hoc reports and management information as required.
- Provide general support across the finance function.
Credit Control Cover (Occasional when required)
- Contact customers relating to overdue monies/accounts
- Allocate
- Check and authorise orders exceeding credit limits.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Provide flexible cover and support to other business areas
Other occasional duties
- Provide wider finance team support during busy periods or absence.
What you'll need to succeed
- Purchase ledger/Finance experience
- Previous adhoc credit control duties
- Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, including confident use of finance systems.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to change.
- A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage workloads independently.
- Proactive, resourceful, and confident using initiative.
- Effective time‑management and prioritisation skills.
- Positive attitude and comfortable managing competing priorities.
What you'll get in return
£Excllent salary - up to £30,000pa plus additional company discretionary bonus
The company offices excellent company benefits and really prides itself with employee welfare and care.
Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 working from home
Free onsite parking
25days holidays plus bank holidays (additional holiday scheme)
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (some flexibility on start and finish adhoc)
Pension
Additional benefits
What you need to do now
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