Accounts Payable Clerk

AerFin; Manor Royal; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk. In this role, you will ensure timely supplier payments, maintain financial records, and support compliance while collaborating with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts payable, attention to detail, and familiarity with accounting software. This position offers flexible working and a range of benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme and healthcare.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Flexible working

Volunteering Leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthcare Scheme

27 days annual leave

Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software is preferred.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices promptly and resolve discrepancies.
• Schedule and process supplier payments with transaction records.
• Maintain an accurate purchase ledger and reconcile accounts.
• Monitor aged payables and prepare reports.
• Set up new supplier accounts and validate information.
• Respond to supplier queries professionally.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Solutions-oriented approach

Education

Finance-related qualification (e.g., AAT Level 2 or 3)

Tools

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Permanent – Full-time – Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 doe – Location: Crawley or Newport

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk. This role ensures timely and accurate supplier payments, maintains complete financial records, and supports transparency and compliance, while collaborating closely with internal teams.

What you’ll be doing

• Process supplier invoices promptly, verifying accuracy against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Schedule and process supplier payments, maintaining complete transaction records.
• Maintain an accurate purchase ledger, posting entries and reconciling accounts.
• Monitor aged payables and prepare reports on creditor balances and payment forecasts.
• Set up new supplier accounts, validating VAT registration and essential information.
• Respond to supplier queries professionally and collaborate internally to resolve issues.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure records match bank transactions.
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and audit trails for all transactions.

What we’re looking for

• A finance-related qualification (e.g., AAT Level 2 or 3) is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger, or similar roles.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems) preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate with teams.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

What we offer in return

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Scheme
• 27 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Social events and much more

We\'re actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don\'t delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

Note: CVs from recruitment agencies are not considered at this time.