Accounts Payable Clerk

RG Consultancy; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established finance company in Chester is seeking an experienced accounts payable clerk to join their expanding finance department. This full-time, permanent position involves tasks such as verifying invoices, performing payment reconciliations, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of finance experience, with a focus on accounts payable or purchase ledger. Benefits include flexible hours, generous holiday allowance, and study support for AAT.

Benefits

24 days + 8 bank holidays + your birthday

Option to buy 5 more days

Study support for AAT

Company pension scheme

Life assurance x2

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience within finance.
• Minimum 1 year accounts payable/purchase ledger experience.
• AAT level 2 (minimum or studying).

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and record supplier invoices accurately.
• Perform three-way matching for payment accuracy.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounts payable experience

AAT level 2

Job description

We are pleased to be working with an excellent Chester based company who are looking to expand their finance department and are looking for an accounts payable clerk to join them on a full time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent, well established company who have had continued growth for a long period and are now looking for additional support within the department, this is a newly created role and would suit someone with either 1-2 years experience in finance (predominately purchase ledger) or someone who understands purchase ledger and has done 3-way processing.

Duties will include:

• Receive, verify, and record supplier invoices accurately in the accounting system.
• Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, goods received notes (GRNs), and supplier invoices to ensure accuracy and authorisation prior to payment.
• Ensure all invoices are coded to the correct nominal ledger accounts, departments, and cost centres.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, price variances, or missing documentation.
• Prepare and process weekly or monthly supplier payment runs (via BACS, CHAPS, or cheque).
• Ensure all payments are properly authorised in line with company policy and delegated authority limits.
• Reconcile supplier statements, ensuring that all invoices, credit notes, and payments are accurately reflected.
• Maintain an accurate aged creditors report and monitor outstanding balances.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring bank and contact details are accurate and up to date.
• Handle supplier queries efficiently and professionally, resolving any disputes promptly.
• Maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of service and favourable payment terms.
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable ledger to the general ledger regularly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, and reporting.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for internal and external audits.
• Produce reports on AP performance, ageing, and cash flow forecasts as required.

Skills:

• Minimum 2 years experience within finance
• Minimum 1 year accounts payable/purchase ledger experience
• AAT level 2 (minimum or studying)

Benefits:

• Monday - Thursday (have some flexibility) and Friday
• 24 days + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
• Option to buy 5 more days
• Study support for AAT
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance x2