Accounts Payable Clerk

Riverridge Recycling; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company based in Coleraine is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to support its finance team until March 2026. Responsibilities include verifying and processing invoices, managing the purchase ledger, and assisting with month-end duties. Candidates should have 2 years of accounts payable experience, proficiency in Excel, and relevant qualifications like GCSE Math and NVQ Level 3 in Finance. The role offers a supportive working environment and requires attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Experience in reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of financial systems and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process invoices and credit notes.
• Reconcile subcontractor waste rounds to invoices.
• Assist with month-end duties and supplier payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT competence (Excel)

Ability to operate independently

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

NVQ Level 3 in Finance or Accounting

ATI qualified or part qualified

Tools

Sage 200 accounts

Waste management system

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Temporary (until March 2026) Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. Based at our office in Coleraine.The successful applicant will support the accounts function to provide a high level of service within the business and achieve an efficient and accurate service function within the finance department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in verifying and processing invoices, credit notes, and statements in line with established procedures
• Confirmation of subcontractor waste rounds and reconciliation to invoice
• Help identify and resolve invoice and statement queries, escalating issues where necessary.
• Help maintain up-to-date and accurate purchase ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with month end duties including payment of suppliers.
• Provide a high level of service support both internally and externally.
• Liaise with suppliers and other departments to resolve any invoice / purchase order queries
• Support with all internal and external audits.
• Support the Finance Team with additional ad-hoc duties.
• The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable request or duties directed by management.

Skills and Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or Equivalent qualification)
• 2 years previous experience in an accounts payable role or similar finance position.
• Experience in reconciliation processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Knowledge/ability to operate business’ financial systems.
• Competent in IT i.e. Microsoft office, and in particular, experience with Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Can operate within the relevant financial guidelines and legislation and understand risk to the business of non-compliance.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a wider team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Relevant experience of Sage 200 accounts
• Relevant experience of Waste management system
• NVQ Level 3 (or Equivalent) in a Finance or Accounting related subject
• ATI qualified or part qualified

Further Information

The successful candidate must be able to provide documentation to confirm their eligibility to work in the UK. In the event of a large number of applications we reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Vacancy ID 1748815 Job ref. APC/12/25 Job Sector Accountancy and Finance,Secretarial and Administration Area Derry or Londonderry Location Coleraine Salary To be discussed No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 37.5 Published date 04/12/2025 Closing date 16/12/2025 Worktime Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm