Accounts Payable / Finance AdministratorTemporary Role | Manchester An established professional services consultancy is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable / Finance Administrator to support its finance and project teams in Manchester. This role will sit within a busy project-based finance function, providing essential accounting and administrative support across a range of projects and stakeholders.This opportunity would suit a detail-oriented finance administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and supporting project managers with financial administration. Key ResponsibilitiesDepending on experience, duties may include: Providing finance and project administration support to Project Managers across the UK & Ireland Setting up new projects by extracting and inputting key contractual and financial information into the accounting system, including: Contract values, budgets, scopes of service and fee structures Payment terms and approval documentation Project rate schedules, mark-ups and invoice templates Reviewing and processing employee expense claims in line with deadlines Assisting with the billing cycle: Producing and issuing pre-bill reports Applying amendments as instructed by Project Managers Finalising and submitting invoices with relevant supporting documentation Supporting accounts payable activity, including: Raising purchase orders Processing supplier invoices via online portals Liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve queries Tracking accounts receivable and assisting with debtor follow-up via email and phone Producing project and financial reports as required Managing internal project and proposal numbering systems Providing ad-hoc administrative and finance support to project teams Skills & Experience Required 1-2 years' experience in finance administration, accounts payable, or project finance support (desirable) Ability to interpret contracts, proposals, and financial documentation accurately Strong written communication skills and attention to detail Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills Experience using finance or ERP systems (e.g. Infor, Coupa or similar) is advantageous. Accurate data entry skills with a high level of organisation Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk