Accounts Payable Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.2 to £15.25 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS1 1QA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4772714_1771517319 |
Summary
Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk - Immediate Start (Stockton)
A fast‑paced, well‑established business in Stockton is looking for a proactive, detail‑driven Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a temporary basis. If you thrive in a busy finance environment and enjoy problem‑solving, this is a great opportunity to step into a role where your impact will be felt from day one.
⭐ What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key part in keeping the Purchase Ledger running smoothly, with responsibilities including:
- Working through the query management system to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Reviewing contracts on the system to ensure accurate invoicing.
- Chasing goods receipting to confirm deliveries.
- Checking and requesting PODs.
- Contacting suppliers regarding outstanding credits.
- Collaborating with service centres to resolve queries efficiently.
- Providing hands‑on support to the Purchase Ledger team with day‑to‑day issues.
What We're Looking For
- Someone available immediately.
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working with systems.
- Excellent communication skills when dealing with suppliers.
- A team player who can hit the ground running.
LocationStockton (office‑based)
⏳ Contract
Temporary - immediate startIf you're ready to jump straight into a busy AP role and make a real difference, this could be the perfect fit.
What you need to do now
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