Accounts Payable Clerk

Adecco; Lymm; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Structured flexibility

Opportunities to build finance exp

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in Warrington. Hybrid role: 2 days in the office, 3 days at home. Salary £14-£17.50 per hour. Working Monday to Friday, 12:30pm–9:00pm.

You will process invoices, match, batch, and code across cost centres, resolve supplier queries, reconcile statements, and support payment runs. You’ll work with SAP/Sage/QuickBooks or similar and collaborate with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Credit Control, or a similar finance role.
• Comfortable working in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Strong reconciliation and query resolution experience.
• Confident using finance systems such as SAP, Sage, QuickBooks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of invoices with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices across multiple cost centres.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and identifying inconsistencies.
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

Accounts Payable

High-volume environments

Reconciliation

Supplier communication

Tools

SAP

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Warrington (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days home)
£14-£17.50 per hour
Monday-Friday 12:30pm - 9:00pm

The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced finance environment and takes real ownership of their work.

This role would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, is confident working with high volumes of data, and can manage supplier relationships while keeping processes running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing a high volume of invoices with accuracy and attention to detail
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices across multiple cost centres
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and identifying inconsistencies
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to resolve issues quickly

What We're Looking For

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Credit Control, or a similar finance role
• Comfortable working in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Strong reconciliation and query resolution experience
• Confident using finance systems such as SAP, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Excellent attention to detail when handling financial data and transactions
• A proactive mindset - you investigate, resolve, and improve processes
• Strong communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience handling high-value transactions or large ledgers
• Exposure to reconciliations, payment allocations, or resolving discrepancies
• Someone who looks for ways to improve processes and efficiency

Why Join?

• Hybrid working with structured flexibility
• Supportive, well-organised finance team
• A role where initiative and reliability are valued
• Opportunity to build on existing finance experience
• Ideal for someone who prefers later working hours

Who This Role Is Perfect For

This role suits someone who:

• Takes pride in accuracy and getting things right first time
• Enjoys working through a busy workload and staying organised
• Doesn't wait to be told - you naturally take ownership
• Is confident resolving issues rather than passing them on