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 Doing

As 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:

• Performing regular reconciliation of supplier statements, including proactively chasing outstanding or missing statements
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies, variances, and missing invoices
• Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries and ensure data accuracy
• Managing and resolving statement discrepancies and transaction queries
• Maintaining clear, organised and up-to-date reconciliation documentation
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Producing reports on reconciliation status, outstanding issues, and progress
• Working closely with the query management team to resolve outstanding issues

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or a finance environment
• Strong attention to detail with excellent reconciliation skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with suppliers and stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary equivalent of £26,500
• Opportunity to gain experience within a large shared services environment
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Valuable exposure to complex financial processes and systems
• Convenient Sunderland location

What you need to do now
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