Accounts Payable Clerk

Vistry Group PLC; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in Cheltenham. This role involves processing invoices and credit notes while ensuring compliance with procedures. Candidates should have strong data accuracy skills and the ability to work under pressure. Additional perks include competitive salary, annual leave, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance at 4 x salary

Qualifications

• Ability to follow procedures and statutory requirements.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and internal teams professionally.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Ensuring authorisation procedures for invoices are followed.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries proactively.

Skills

Accuracy of data input

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Analytical skills

Education

5 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English

Tools

COINS

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell...

We have a new opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our Bishops Cleeve office in Cheltenham. As our Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for carrying out the processing of supplier invoices and credit notes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner whilst ensuring all invoices comply with invoicing guidelines and relevant orders.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...

In return, what we would like from you...

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• 5 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English
• Accuracy of data input and ability to follow procedures, Group policies and statutory requirements
• Ability to liaise with key stakeholders - i.e. Suppliers and internal teams on a professional and courteous basis
• Ability to follow up queries and resolve them satisfactorily and promptly
• Demonstrates sound time management and organisational skills which will allow you to actively manage your working day
• Early identification and resolution of problems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Teams
• Preferred but not essential knowledge of COINS - invoice/credit note/GRN processing
• Flexible working approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a varying workload
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
• Excellent analytical skills and organisation

More about the Accounts Payable Clerk role...

• Receive invoices/credit notes electronically, date stamp and place into correct folder for approval/processing
• Checking and accurately entering supplier invoices/credit notes ensuring correct VAT treatment
• Ensuring authorisation procedures for supplier invoices are followed
• Ensure that all invoices are processed to meet their agreed payment run dates
• Reconciling supplier statements, chasing copies of missing invoices as required
• Proactively resolving supplier invoice queries to ensure the prompt payment of outstanding invoices
• Assisting with Purchase Ledger mailbox, prioritising urgent matters where appropriate
• Supporting with the preparation of the Purchase Ledger and Subcontract Ledger payment runs

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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