Accounts Payable Clerk

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Albrighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is office-based in Albrighton, with a salary of £26,500–£28,000 dependent on experience.

You will manage end-to-end supplier invoices, maintain supplier accounts and support month-end activities, ensuring accuracy and timely financial posting. Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience within Accounts Payable or a similar finance position.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience using finance or accounting systems.
• A methodical approach with excellent levels of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely posting.
• Maintain supplier accounts, investigate discrepancies and resolve queries efficiently.
• Reconcile statements and ensure outstanding items are addressed promptly.
• Assist with scheduled payment runs and support cashflow management activities.
• Build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support month-end activities and contribute to accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure financial records are maintained to a high standard and in line with company procedures.
• Provide general support across the finance department as required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Vendor management

Financial data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Finance software

Accounting systems

Job description

Salary: £26,500 - £28,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Albrighton, fully office-based
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and collaborative finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in maintaining the purchase ledger, managing supplier accounts and helping to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day finance activities.

The Role

This position will suit someone who thrives in a detail-focused role and takes pride in delivering accurate work while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely posting.
• Maintain supplier accounts, investigate discrepancies and resolve queries efficiently.
• Reconcile statements and ensure outstanding items are addressed promptly.
• Assist with scheduled payment runs and support cashflow management activities.
• Build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support month-end activities and contribute to accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure financial records are maintained to a high standard and in line with company procedures.
• Provide general support across the finance department as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong transactional finance experience with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience within Accounts Payable or a similar finance position.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience using finance or accounting systems.
• A methodical approach with excellent levels of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.