Accounts Payable Clerk

Workman LLP; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to manage supplier invoices and maintain relationships with stakeholders. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a proactive approach. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working with at least three days in the office

Study support

Discretionary bonus and salary reviews

Healthcare and life insurance

Additional holidays for long service

Lifestyle benefits: gym membership, cycle to work

Social events including a Christmas party

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• No specific accounting qualifications required.
• Essential skills include good numeracy and IT skills.
• Proactive, practical, and positive work approach expected.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and managing payments.
• Building relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• Updating control spreadsheets and managing email inboxes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Good numeracy skills

Education

Math & English GCSE (9-4/A-C)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

An Accounts Payable Administrator responsible for the daily processing of supplier invoices for a diverse property portfolio consisting of commercial, industrial, and retail properties.

The role involves regular communication with the accounts team, property managers, and suppliers via email and phone to ensure timely processing and payment of invoices. You will collaborate closely with the accounts payable and property management teams to deliver excellent service to our clients.

WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THIS ROLE

Building and maintaining professional relationships with suppliers and colleagues is crucial. Initiative is encouraged. The role requires processing a high volume of supplier invoices, supporting the Senior Accounts Payable Administrator, and ensuring tasks meet internal and client KPIs to provide a top-tier service.

Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong organizational, prioritization, communication skills, teamwork, and a willingness to learn and develop.

Other duties include:

1. Updating control spreadsheets
2. Managing central email inboxes
3. Loading invoices into the client approval system
4. Supplier account reconciliations, including refunds
5. Processing CIS deductions/payments
6. Managing proforma invoice payments and ensuring receipt of tax invoices
7. Liaising with asset managers for invoice approval and queries
8. Resolving supplier and client queries
9. Banking duties such as BACS/CHAPS transfers
10. Performing any other duties to ensure smooth department operations

Salary Band: £22,500 - £26,000

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

• A proactive, practical, and positive work approach
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships within the team and wider business
• No specific accounting qualifications required, but the following skills are essential:
• Math & English GCSE (9-4/A-C)
• Good numeracy skills
• IT and software skills, especially Microsoft Outlook and Excel

WHY WORKMAN?

• Hybrid working with at least three days in the office
• Core hours for flexibility and reduced commute
• Study support
• Discretionary bonus and salary reviews
• Healthcare, life insurance, and wellness programs
• Additional holidays for long service, birthday off, and between Christmas and New Year
• Lifestyle benefits: gym membership, cycle to work, holiday buy/sell
• Social events including a Christmas party
• Referral bonuses

ABOUT WORKMAN LLP

Workman is the UK's leading independent commercial property management firm, with longstanding client relationships and a diverse client base including institutional investors, private property companies, public sector bodies, and overseas investors.

Our employees are our strength, and we value their skills and expertise.

For more information, visit Our People Workman LLP.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities, following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.

This job description is not part of your employment contract and may be amended as needed.