Accounts Payable Clerk

HR Solutions Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shoe manufacturer is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for an office-based role in Kettering. The successful candidate will manage supplier accounts, process invoices, and execute payment runs. Applicants should have relevant accounting experience and strong organisational skills. This position offers a salary of up to £27,000 per annum along with benefits like a pension scheme and life insurance cover.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life insurance cover

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous demonstrable experience in a purchase / sales ledger or relevant accounting role.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work well with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Set up new supplier accounts and manage existing details.
• Collect, log, and check invoices for accuracy.
• Prepare and execute regular payment runs.

Skills

High accuracy and numeracy skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Job description

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm with an unpaid 1-hour lunchbreak).

Contract: Permanent.

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

Benefits: Pension scheme, life insurance cover, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Location: Office-based role in Northamptonshire, NN14 2RR.

Start Date: As soon as reasonably practicable.

Our client is a prestigious renowned and world-leading shoe manufacturer and retailer, with export markets all over the world. The Company has a considerable wholesale base alongside its own retail stores and a fast-growing e-commerce site. The central operations of the company are run from the factory site, which is based in Desborough, Northamptonshire. They are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of supplier account management, invoice processing, authorisations, payment runs, reconciliations, and supporting month-end and audit processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in an accounting environment, looking to further their career in a supportive and professional team.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Set up new supplier accounts and manage existing details in the accounting system.
• Collect, log, and check invoices for accuracy.
• Secure internal approvals, allocate transactions to the correct cost centres and VAT codes.
• Prepare and execute regular payment runs, ensuring all payments are authorised and properly documented.
• Reconcile purchase ledger entries against cash book and investigate discrepancies.
• Carry out manual bank account checks for new/changed supplier accounts following set procedures and before setting up on the accounting system.
• Monitor utility invoices and variable costs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contracts.
• Prepare accurate accruals and participate in quarterly VAT return submissions.
• Keep well-organised records including filing, and assist with the annual external audit process.
• Provide occasional support to the office team, including answering phones as needed.

Person specification

Essential

• Previous demonstrable experience in a purchase / sales ledger or relevant accounting role.
• High accuracy and numeracy skills with an analytical approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong organisational abilities and deadline management.
• Ability to work well with staff at all levels with a high degree of professionalism, integrity and business ethics.
• Excellent communication skills.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the requirement for visa sponsorship or funded relocation.

Application Process

If this sounds like the next role for you, please apply with your CV and a cover letter, giving an indication of your current remuneration and explaining your suitability for the role.

Closing date

26th December 2025

Interview dates

From w/c 8th December 2025 onwards.

Start date

As soon as reasonably practicable.

The organisation reserves the right to conduct interviews and appoint prior to the closing date dependent on the calibre of applications received. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of our closing date, you may assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.