Accounts Payable Clerk

Lookers; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Newcastle is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Payable Clerk for a hybrid role. You will ensure accurate recording of supplier invoices and timely payments. Key qualifications include strong communication skills and attention to detail. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering career development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to discounted technology

Eyecare vouchers

Dental insurance

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Analytical ability and keen attention to detail required.
• Prior experience in Accounts is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely registration of invoices.
• Ensure timely payment runs and respond to supplier queries.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Customer focus

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

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Overview

Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid working)

Salary: £24,675 to £26,250 (dependent on experience)

Working hours: 37.5 per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic ‘Accounts Payable Clerk’ to join our team in a hybrid role. If you are based in the North East, and are looking for a flexible role, we would love to hear from you.

In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate recording of supplier invoices and timely payments in accordance with Lookers' policies.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely registration of invoices authorised according to the authority matrix
• Ensuring timely payment runs and responding promptly to supplier queries
• Ensure accurate recovery of input VAT
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliation
• Maintaining timely closure of purchase ledger at month end in accordance with management accounts deadlines

Qualifications

Experience:

Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a natural analytical ability and keen attention to detail. Strong commercial acumen and customer focus are also important. While prior experience in Accounts is a plus, it is not essential. The ideal candidate will be able to think creatively when resolving issues and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

If this role matches what you’re looking for and you’re ready to join the Lookers family, apply today!

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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