Accounts Payable Clerk

Escape Recruitment Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a dynamic finance team. In this role, you will manage the purchase ledger, handle high volumes of invoicing, and ensure accurate supplier records. Ideal candidates will have experience in Accounts Payable, strong attention to detail, and be comfortable in fast-paced environments. This is a full-time, site-based position offering a great opportunity within a busy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and matching to purchase orders.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries.
• Preparing and processing payment runs.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals where required.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Tools

Finance ERP systems

Job description

Location: West Lothian (fully site-based)

We are supporting an established business within a busy manufacturing environment in West Lothian as they look to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced finance team where you will take ownership of the purchase ledger function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and matching to purchase orders
• Supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Maintaining accurate supplier records
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals where required
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve discrepancies
• Ensuring invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience using finance ERP systems
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach