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Accounts Payable - Leicester (near the centre) - Interim - Hybrid The Payable Clerk will play a key role in the accounts payable function ensuring efficient processing and compliance with financial regulations. This role is based in close to Leicester Centre and interim. Client Details They are a medium-sized organisation focused on delivering impactful services and maintaining strong financial processes. Description Duties and tasks of the Senior Accounts Payable Clerk: Collating invoices from multisite locations Processing invoices, nominal coding and match to delivery notes Reconciliation of supplier statements Preparation and processing of payment runs Cash, credit card and direct debit reconciliations Oversee compliance with internal financial controls and external regulatory requirements Collaborate with other departments to resolve payment-related queries and discrepancies Provide training and support to team members to foster professional growth and development Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and documentation Profile A successful Senior Accounts Payable Clerk should have: Proven experience in accounts payable within accounting and finance Strong knowledge of financial controls and regulatory compliance Excellent organisational skills to support junior team members Proficiency in financial software and systems The ability to identify and resolve escalated queries Exceptional communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Location: Hybrid working across sites in Somerset & Bristol Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 equivalent Contract: Interim / Temporary An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join its transactional finance team on an interim basis.This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and is confident proactively chasing stakeholders to ensure invoices are processed and paid efficiently. The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating across the wider business and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. 1 day on-site in Somerset (Tuesdays) and 1 day on-site in Bristol. 3 days working from home. Key Responsibilities Processing and validating supplier invoices through the finance system. Managing invoice queries and resolving unmatched invoices awaiting approval. Working closely with operational teams to investigate and resolve purchase order and goods receipting issues. Chasing internal stakeholders to ensure invoices are authorised and processed in a timely manner. Communicating with suppliers regarding payment queries and outstanding issues. Performing supplier statement reconciliations. Maintaining accurate supplier account records and supporting data updates. Providing remittance information when requested. Monitoring and responding to shared Accounts Payable inboxes. Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc transactional finance duties. Ensuring all work is completed in line with internal controls and agreed processes. About the Role The finance team typically process around 20-30 invoices each morning. A significant focus of the position is resolving invoices that are sitting in pending status due to mismatches against purchase orders or goods receipts. Success in the role will come from being proactive, persistent and confident in following up with stakeholders across the business. The hiring manager is keen to meet someone who can take ownership of issues and drive them through to resolution. Regular communication via Microsoft Teams and telephone forms a key part of the role, so strong communication skills are essential. You will have: Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience. Experience working within a busy finance function. Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Excellent attention to detail. Confident verbal and written communication skills. Good Excel, Outlook and general systems experience. A proactive approach to problem solving and query resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional looking for a varied interim position within a supportive finance team, where they can make an immediate impact. 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 (url removed)

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a global manufacturing group based in Leeds as they look to appoint a Finance Manager due to internal promotion. With the support of a team of five, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for the UK business. This West Yorkshire business has a great working culture that puts its people first. We are looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing the team as they work through their professional studies. What will you be doing? The Finance Manager will lead and support a team of 5 (2 part-time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part-time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice). Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis. Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances). Produce timely and accurate management accounts under the company's reporting deadlines. Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions. Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls. Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies. Support both internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests. Assist with lease reconciliation and ensure accuracy of lease vehicle schedules and coordinate with relevant departments for changes or renewals. Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency, control, and reporting accuracy. Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned What skills do we need? CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent). Extensive working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to work to tight, recurring deadlines under pressure. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formula-driven reports). Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Proven leadership and team management capabilities. What's on offer? Salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience Hybrid working (3 days in the office) 8 % employer pension contribution On-site parking Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.