Accounts Payable Clerk
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary Equivalent: £27,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, TS1 1QA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4778479_1773224108 |
Summary
Accounts Payable - Fixed Term Contract (Immediate Start!)Prestigious Organisation | Sunderland | Contract until April 2027
Are you an organised, detail‑driven Accounts Payable professional looking to join a highly respected organisation? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a long‑term fixed‑term contract with a prestigious company based in Sunderland - and they need someone who can hit the ground running.If you thrive in a fast‑paced finance environment and love keeping processes smooth, accurate, and compliant, this role will keep you engaged right through to April 2027.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of the Accounts Payable function, including:
- Monitoring and prioritising the AP invoice queue, resolving discrepancies quickly and professionally
- Accurately processing all open tasks via the invoices system
- Ensuring invoices within the NO PO are correctly coded and approved within agreed limits
- Applying correct GL codes and ensuring approvals for surcharges and fully compliant
- Handling high volumes of claims invoices, employee expenses, prepayments, petty cash and additional invoice exceptions
- Proactively managing and resolving queries to reduce invoices on hold
What Makes This Role Stand Out
- A rare long‑term FTC with stability through to April 2027 - Hybrid Working
- Work for a highly regarded, well‑established organisation
- Immediate start - perfect if you're ready for your next challenge now
- A dynamic finance environment where your accuracy and initiative will shine
Location Sunderland - easily accessible and part of a supportive, collaborative finance team.
If you're ready to bring your AP expertise to a respected organisation and make a real impact, this contract offers the perfect blend of challenge, stability and prestige.
What you need to do now
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