Accounts Payable Clerk (6-Month Contract)Sunderland | £26,500 (pro rata) | Immediate opportunity
Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for accuracy and problem-solving? Hays are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a fast-paced Shared Services team based in Sunderland on an initial 6-month contract.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working with data, and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service.
What You’ll Be DoingAs a key member of the accounts payable team, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth supplier relationships. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Performing regular reconciliation of supplier statements, including proactively chasing outstanding or missing statements
2. Investigating and resolving discrepancies, variances, and missing invoices
3. Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries and ensure data accuracy
4. Managing and resolving statement discrepancies and transaction queries
5. Maintaining clear, organised and up-to-date reconciliation documentation
6. Ensuringpliance with accounting standards,pany policies, and regulatory requirements
7. Producing reports on reconciliation status, outstanding issues, and progress
8. Working closely with the query management team to resolve outstanding issues
What We’re Looking For
9. Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a finance environment
10. Strong attention to detail with excellent reconciliation skills
11. Confidentmunicator,fortable dealing with suppliers and stakeholders
12. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
13. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
14. Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
What’s In It For You?
15. Opportunity to gain experience within a large shared services environment
16. A supportive and collaborative team culture
17. Valuable exposure toplex financial processes and systems
18. Convenient Sunderland location