Accounts Payable Clerk

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a fully office-based role in Mountain Ash. The position offers immediate start and involves managing the purchase ledger, processing invoices, and maintaining supplier relationships within a supportive finance team. This temporary-to-permanent role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and familiarity with VAT and payment processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger required.
• Familiarity with VAT and payment processing.
• Intermediate skills in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and matching to POs.
• Handling staff expenses and reimbursement.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Relationship Building

Intermediate Excel Skills

Tools

KBM (ERP system)

Job description

(phone number removed); Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant

(phone number removed); Location: Mountain Ash - Fully Office-Based

(phone number removed); Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

(phone number removed); Rate: £14.36 £15.00 per hour + holiday pay

(phone number removed); Start Date: Immediate

Hours: 37.5 per week

About the Role:

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a fully office-based role, offering an immediate start. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and busy finance team on a potential temporary-to-permanent basis.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in the smooth running of the purchase ledger function and take ownership of several key processes within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing supplier invoices, ensuring correct matching to POs and goods received
• Handling staff expenses and ensuring timely reimbursement
• Preparing and executing weekly and ad hoc payment runs
• Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving any discrepancies
• Maintaining positive supplier relationships and dealing with queries
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries (internal and external)
• Cashbook maintenance and daily bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the AP month-end process and reporting
• Supporting the preparation of weekly financial reports
• Carrying out ad hoc financial reporting and tasks as required
• Ensuring compliance with VAT requirements
• Working with and maintaining spreadsheets to an intermediate level
• Utilising KBM (ERP system) for all AP processes

What We re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams and with suppliers
• Good understanding of VAT, payment processing, and expenses
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic formulas)
• Experience with KBM or other ERP systems is advantageous
• Immediately available or available at short notice

The role is based fully on site in my clients office, working alongside a close-knit friendly team. Hours of work are -

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am 5:00pm (30 mins lunch)
• Friday: 8:00am 2:00pm