Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant - Manufacturing Sector Location: Openshaw, Manchester Contract: 6-Month Reporting to: Accounts Payable Supervisor Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday) Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a short-term opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to support our finance team for a 6-month temporary contract. Key Responsibilities: Log and process supplier invoices into the Accounts Payable system. Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes/packing slips. Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Maintain and update supplier records in the finance system. Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice queries promptly. Prepare payment runs and send remittances to suppliers. Post journals at month-end and assist with VAT return preparation. Support the AP Supervisor with ad hoc finance tasks as required. What We're Looking For Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Strong working knowledge of accounting systems (e. Sage) and Excel. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team. Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal departments. 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 about 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