Accounts Payable Clerk

BBF Limited; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dessert manufacturer in Blackburn seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk. The role involves processing 150-200 invoices weekly, managing vendor files, and ensuring timely payments. Candidates should have experience in finance and strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and comprehensive health and wellbeing support. Join a passionate team committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Access to GP 24/7

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transactional finance role, processing 150-200 invoices per week.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices for data integrity and accuracy.
• Process payments and issue stop-payments if needed.
• Assist with month-end closing and provide documentation for audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Finance/accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

BBF is one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable retailers across the UK and European market.

We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Competitive Salary

BBF Limited

Blackburn, Lancashire

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with a strong attention to detail to join our team as an Accounts Payable Clerk.

• Previous experience within a transactional finance role with experience of processing around 150-200 invoices per week.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience and proficiency in the use of finance / accounting software.
• Detail‑oriented and capable of maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The role of Accounts Payable Clerk at BBF

Invoice Processing:

• Review and verify invoices ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Enter invoices into the system.
• Track expenses and process expense reports.

Vendor Management:

• Maintain vendor files, including collecting necessary information for payment setup.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to enquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies.

Payment Handling:

• Process payments in a timely manner.
• Issue stop‑payments or purchase order amendments.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate historical records.
• Maintain confidentiality of organisational information.

Reporting:

• Assist with month‑end closing.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.

Who are BBF Limited?

BBF Limited are one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market.

Our team of experts develop and manufacture a wide range of high‑quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cakes, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes. These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more!

We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

What benefits do we offer?

Financial

• Competitive Salary
• 4x Life Assurance / Death in Service Benefit
• Access to the company Benefits Hub
• Access to ‘Company Shop’ – a discounted re‑distributor of surplus food and household products

Health & Wellbeing

• 25 days holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays)
• 24 / 7 Access to a GP
• 24 / 7 Bereavement Support

Personal & Professional Development

• Dedicated in‑house Learning & Development / Training team
• Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses

A few other bits

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
• Quarterly and Yearly BBF Star Awards – recognising those who have gone above and beyond!
• Free on‑site parking
• Free refreshments

Recruitment Agencies

All our recruitment is managed centrally via the internal recruitment team. We operate a recruitment PSL when we require assistance, and we aren't adding to this at present. Any agency assistance will be instructed accordingly and therefore any CVs sent to any BBF Limited employee will be treated as a gift and won't be liable for a fee. Please don't speculatively contact us in relation to this vacancy or any other vacancy.