Accounts Payable Clerk

NET Recruit; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NET Recruit is assisting a well-established services business in Poole to appoint an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the finance team. You will manage high volumes of supplier invoices, ensure accurate coding, and support the purchase ledger processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will build strong supplier relationships, assist with supplier statements and payment runs, and contribute to month-end duties with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable
• Experience handling high volumes of invoices in a busy finance environment
• Strong invoice matching, reconciliations and payment process understanding
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and finance systems

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within deadlines.
• Match, batch, and code invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate Purchase Ledger records.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Monitor and reconcile the GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) account.
• Liaise with procurement, warehouse, and operations teams to resolve invoice and delivery issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Support month-end processes and assist with finance reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate financial data and contribute to continuous process improvements within the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Excel

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Your Company:A well-established services business is seeking a Accounts Payable Clerk to join its finance team in Poole. Operating within a fast-paced environment, this organisation has built a strong reputation for reliability, efficiency, and customer service. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their transactional finance function with a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can support the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger process and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Your Role and Responsibilities:
While in this position your duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within deadlines.
• Match, batch, and code invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate Purchase Ledger records.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Monitor and reconcile the GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) account.
• Liaise with procurement, warehouse, and operations teams to resolve invoice and delivery issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Support month-end processes and assist with finance reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate financial data and contribute to continuous process improvements within the finance function.

What You Will Need to Apply:

• Previous experience working within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices within a busy finance environment.
• Strong understanding of invoice matching, reconciliations, and payment processes.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers and internal departments.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Experience working within wholesale, distribution, logistics, or similar fast-paced industries would be advantageous.
• A proactive and team-focused approach to work.

What You Will Get in Return:
This is a full-time opportunity within a growing and supportive organisation, offering the chance to develop your experience within a busy finance function while working as part of a collaborative team environment.
The company offers a competitive salary depending on experience, alongside company benefits and opportunities for continued development and progression.