Accounts Payable Clerk

Rec Financial; Birstall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RECfinancial are supporting our Leicester-based client in their search for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the end to end purchase ledger process.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of all supplier transactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or finance administration.
• Ability to process high volumes of invoices.
• Strong understanding of AP processes.
• Confident with accounting systems and Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with accuracy.
• Strong communication and pro-active query resolution.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Complete 3 way matching (PO, delivery note, invoice).
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare and process monthly runs.
• Support month end tasks including accruals.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries.
• Monitor aged creditors.
• Contribute to process improvements across the AP function.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

AP processes

Communication

Organizational skills

Accounting software

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

RECfinancial are supporting our long standing Leicesterâ€-based client in their search for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the end to end purchase ledger process.

Due to the company’s location, this role is easily commutable from Wigston, Enderby, Syston, Thurmaston, Hinckley, Coalville, Loughborough and the wider Leicestershire area.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of all supplier transactions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices
• Completing 3 way matching (PO, delivery note, invoice)
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Preparing and processing monthly runs
• Supporting month end tasks including accruals
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries
• Monitoring aged creditors
• Contributing to process improvements across the AP function

We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and the right mindset. You will have:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or finance administration
• Proven ability to process high volumes of invoices
• Strong understanding of AP processes
• Confident user of accounting systems and Excel
• Excellent organisational skills with a methodical, accurate approach
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to resolve queries proactively

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive finance team where your contribution will be valued. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of AP activities and have the chance to develop your skills within a business that encourages continuous improvement.

On Offer:

• Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, early finish Friday
• Holiday: 24 8 stat
• Office Based with On Site Parking

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.