Accounts Payable Clerk

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage outgoing payments and ensure timely processing. The role entails collaborating with the Accounts Payable team, assisting with payment runs, and producing key performance indicators for financial insights. Ideal candidates will have expertise in payment processing, technical skills in Sage 200 and Excel, and strong communication abilities. This full-time position includes perks like onsite parking and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience with BACS/CHAPS payments on banking systems is a plus.
• You excel at data entry, balancing accuracy with efficiency.
• Familiarity with Sage 200 and Xero is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage outgoing payments and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Assist with payment runs and align cash flow forecasts.
• Produce key performance indicators for Finance Operations.

Skills

Payment Processing Expertise

Precision & Speed

Technical Know-How

Relationship Builder

Effective Communicator

Tools

Sage 200

Xero

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounting/Finance - CCG Head Office

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 Per Annum
Shift type: Days
Contracted hours:

Every thriving business shares one undeniable truth: bills are inevitable. And where there are bills, there's an Accounts Payable team ensuring everything runs smoothly. This is where you come in!

As part of our Accounts Payable team, you'll be a crucial player in keeping our financial engine running. Your role will focus on managing outgoing payments and ensuring our vendors are paid on time, while also contributing to the broader financial health of the company.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Team: Dive into the daily operations and support payment processes that keep our business moving.
• Keep the Cash Flowing: Assist with weekly and daily payment runs, making sure that cash flow forecasts align with supplier payments.
• Take Ownership: Manage payment and reconciliation of creditor accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Track Performance: Help produce key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Finance Operations team, giving management the insights they need.
• Meet the Targets: Ensure the team consistently meets monthly reconciliation goals and expectations.
• Drive Improvement: Review current procedures and suggest innovative process improvements.
• Tackle Special Projects: Work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager on various ad hoc projects, adding value where it’s needed most.

What We’re Looking For

• Payment Processing Expertise: Experience with BACS/CHAPS payments on banking systems is a plus.
• Precision & Speed: You excel at data entry, balancing accuracy with efficiency.
• Technical Know-How: Familiarity with Sage 200 and Xero is beneficial, alongside strong IT skills, especially in Excel.
• Relationship Builder: You’re able to build strong relationships across the business, ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Effective Communicator: You have excellent communication skills and aren’t afraid to offer constructive feedback when necessary.

If you’re ready to be a vital part of our financial team, driving efficiency and accuracy in our Accounts Payable process, we’d love to hear from you!

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)