Accounts Payable Clerk

William Henry Associates; Coalpit Heath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

William Henry Associates in Coalpit Heath, England is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a friendly finance team. You will process supplier invoices, maintain records and support payment runs while learning from an experienced Finance Manager.

The role is suitable for someone starting or developing a career in finance, with study support available toward an AAT qualification and a positive attitude toward details and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable or purchase ledger experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Positive attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn are important.
• Study support may be available toward an AAT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Check invoices for accuracy, authorisation and correct coding.
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain records.
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support supplier payment runs and monitor invoice due dates.
• Respond to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Allocate payments and investigate outstanding items.
• Develop understanding of VAT, accounting principles and finance systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good numeracy

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Microsoft Excel

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

My client is looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Accounts Payable Clerk to join their friendly finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop their career in finance, gaining hands‑on experience in a busy finance department while learning from an experienced Finance Manager.

Working within an established business in the waste management and recycling sector, you’ll play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of the purchase ledger, helping to ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are managed efficiently and supplier accounts remain up to date.

Previous accounts payable or purchase ledger experience would be beneficial, but it’s not essential. My client is equally interested in someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a genuine willingness to learn.

Study support may also be available for the right candidate looking to pursue a relevant finance qualification, such as AAT.

The Role

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Checking invoices for accuracy, authorisation and correct nominal ledger coding.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting supplier payment runs and monitoring invoice due dates.
• Responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Allocating payments and investigating outstanding items.
• Developing your understanding of VAT, accounting principles and finance systems.
• Supporting the wider finance team with day‑to‑day administrative tasks as required.

The Candidate

• A positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good numeracy and organisational skills.
• Clear communication skills and a professional telephone and email manner.
• The ability to manage your workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, or a willingness to improve your skills.
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Any previous experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger, finance administration or general office administration would be advantageous.
• An interest in pursuing an AAT qualification or another relevant finance qualification would also be beneficial