Accounts payable clerk

Cranswick Country Foods Plc.; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods Plc invites applications for an Accounts Payable Clerk at our High Carr Business Park site. You will process supplier invoices, manage BACS runs, and ensure timely payments while maintaining strong controls across functions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with at least 3 years in accounts payable, proficient in Excel and Concur, and capable of coordinating with Sales, Finance, and Operations to support month-end close and supplier reconciliations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience managing high volumes of invoices in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven background in preparing BACS payment runs and supplier reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and purchase-to-pay processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office, with ability to manipulate large data sets using formulas and pivot tables.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills across Sales, Finance, Transport, Warehouse and Production.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately, ensuring proper authorisation and coding.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and GRNs, investigating and resolving pricing issues or unmatched transactions.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly BACS payment runs in line with procedures and terms.
• Monitor and reconcile the GRNI account, clearing aged balances with internal teams and suppliers.
• Administer Concur expense management system to review and process employee claims.
• Set up new supplier accounts and complete onboarding checks, including bank detail verification.
• Support month-end close activities, including ledger reporting, accruals and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Adhere to compliance standards including Health & Safety, Food Safety and Second Nature environmental commitments.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoicing

BACS payments

Supplier reconciliation

Excel/Pivot tables

Tools

Concur

Job description

Accounts payable clerk

(High Carr Business Park, ST57UF)

9am-5pm : can be flexible

Cranswick is one of the largest food producers in Britain. Authenticity, craftsmanship and great taste, delivered through the highest possible ethical, sustainability and welfare standards are the values at the core of our innovative business. These values are delivered by our most important asset - our team of experts working strategically throughout the business. By joining the Cranswick team you will become a part of a progressive business which is dedicated to developing and nurturing your talent through tailored learning and development opportunities. For a business with no limits, where your career and personal development opportunities have no boundaries, dream big and.

Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an accounts payable clerk to join our expanding team. This is an exiting opportunity during our time of transitioning from a family run business Blakeman's and joining Cranswick. You will be helping the journey and ensuring proficiency for the business, coordinating with other members of the warehouse and ensuring tasks are met with priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately, ensuring proper authorisation and coding.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes (GRNs), investigating and resolving any pricing issues or unmatched transactions.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly BACS payment runs in line with company procedures and agreed supplier terms.
• Monitor and reconcile the Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) account, working with internal teams and suppliers to clear aged balances.
• Administer the Concur expense management system to review and process employee claims.
• Set up new supplier accounts and complete necessary onboarding checks, including bank detail verification.
• Support month-end close activities, including ledger reporting, accruals, and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Adhere to company compliance standards, including Health and Safety, Food Safety guidelines, and environmental commitments under the Second Nature framework.

Requirements & Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of previous Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience managing high volumes of invoices in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven background in preparing BACS payment runs and strong supplier reconciliation skills.
• A strong understanding of financial controls and purchase-to-pay processes.
• Essential proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office, with the ability to efficiently manipulate large volumes of data using formulas and pivot tables.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across Sales, Finance, Transport, Warehouse, and Production departments.

A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview.