Accounts Payable Clerk

Anderson Knight Limited; Ayr; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight Limited is recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk for a longstanding Ayr-based client in the construction sector. The role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and focuses on processing supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts and ensuring timely, accurate accounts payable activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and experience working in a high-volume AP environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or similar.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, code, and input invoices in line with company procedures.
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Resolve invoice queries and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure payments are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Assist with month-end close activities and ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide general finance administration support to the wider team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team processing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Anderson Knight are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk on behalf of one of our longstanding clients based in Ayr. Our client is a well-established business operating within the construction sector.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, youwill play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, and ensuring all accounts payable activities are completed efficiently and in line with company procedures.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and previous experience working in a high-volume accounts payable environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, code, and input invoices in line with company procedures.
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Resolve invoice queries and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure payments are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Assist with month-end close activities and ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide general finance administration support to the wider team.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or similar finance role.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing a high-volume workload within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.