Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Clerk

CICOR; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk to effectively manage the company's financial transactions. The successful candidate will handle vendor invoices, customer billing, and support the finance team in month-end activities. A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Part qualified (CIMA or ACCA) ideally but not essential.
• Experience in a similar role is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Process vendor invoices and customer invoices accurately.
• Maintain vendor and customer relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Part qualified (CIMA or ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Accounting software (IFS, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Description & Requirements

Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Clerk

Role Purpose

The AP/AR Clerk is responsible for managing the company's accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions. This role supports the finance team in maintaining strong vendor and customer relationships while safeguarding the integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process vendor invoices and credit memos accurately and promptly, processing all invoices older than 48 hours
• Verify invoice details, approvals, and payment terms
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payments in compliance with company policies
• Processing of Concur expense claims

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Generate and issue customer invoices based on contracts and sales orders
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection
• Reconcile AR ledger and resolve discrepancies
• Build effective relationships with customers and resolve billing enquiries

General Finance Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP/AR (e.g. GRNI)
• Prepare reports summarizing AP/AR status for management review
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, procurement) to resolve issues

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred but not essential)
• Ideally part qualified (CIMA or ACCA)

Experience

• Experience in a similar role (not essential)
• Open to an apprenticeship route, with training toward a professional qualification

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software (IFS, SAP, Oracle or similar)

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and internal controls
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with high-volume transaction environments
• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and reconciliation s
• Understanding of compliance issues related to AP/AR (e.g., VAT)

Teamship Rules

• Caring: for each other, our customers, our suppliers and all other stakeholders
• Hardworking: With diligence, creativity, and by going the extra mile
• Integrity: Through honesty with oneself and with others
• Positivity: A can-do attitude
• Synergy: A united front as team Axis