Accounts Payable Clerk

ACCA Careers; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible core working hours

Free on-site parking

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant in Blackburn for a full-time, permanent role. The position offers hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home, with a supportive finance team and pension benefits.

You will manage supplier invoices, reconcile accounts and maintain accurate ledgers in a busy AP function, contributing to timely payments and strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• High attention to detail and the ability to review detailed work quickly and accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and team-working skills.
• The ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues across different areas of the business.
• A driven, enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work as an organised self-starter.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure AP ledger controls and procedures are used effectively and monitored daily.
• Liaise with suppliers and build vendor relationships.
• Ensure supplier invoices are cleared and posted to the ledger ahead of their payment due date.
• Process large volumes of transactions, including supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Resolve queries relating to allocated supplier accounts, liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders as required.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier accounts.
• Collaborate with other areas of the business to ensure AP processes operate effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Excel

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Location: Blackburn

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home

Client Details

We are looking for a motivated, organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Clerk to join an Accounts Payable team in Blackburn on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy and collaborative finance function. Working as part of the AP team and reporting to the relevant AP Team Leader, you will play an important role in ensuring company targets are met, strict deadlines are achieved and the AP ledger is maintained accurately and efficiently.

Description

• Maintaining and encouraging good relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Ensuring Accounts Payable ledger controls and procedures are used effectively and efficiently and monitored daily
• Liaising effectively with suppliers and building strong, professional vendor relationships
• Ensuring supplier invoices are cleared and posted to the ledger ahead of their payment due date
• Processing large volumes of transactions, including supplier invoices and credit notes
• Taking responsibility for resolving queries relating to allocated supplier accounts, liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders as required
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier accounts
• Working collaboratively with other areas of the business to ensure AP processes operate effectively

The Successful Accounts Payable Clerk Will Have

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role
• High attention to detail and the ability to review detailed work quickly and accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship-building and team-working skills
• The ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues across different areas of the business
• A driven, enthusiastic and positive attitude
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload
• A proactive approach and the ability to work as an organised self-starter
• Competent use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel

Job Offer

• £28,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office and 2 days working from home per week
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible core working hours
• Free on-site parking
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to develop your career within a busy Accounts Payable function