Accounts Payable Clerk

Michael Page; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance company in the West Midlands is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team. This permanent role offers a salary of £27,000 and opportunities for career progression. The successful candidate will handle high-volume invoices, ensure accuracy in processing, and work closely with suppliers and internal teams. With a focus on efficiency, this role is ideal for a proactive individual looking to advance their career in accounts payable. Hybrid working is available, with one day of remote work each week.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Supportive finance team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Accounts Payable experience.
• Stock-based AP experience with 3-way matching essential.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process all incoming invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Match stock invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues efficiently.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

High-volume invoice processing

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team. The role involves processing high-volume invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting both internal teams and suppliers efficiently.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, busy business in the West Midlands area, known for a supportive finance team and a focus on efficient processes. They are looking for someone reliable and proactive to join their accounts payable function.

Description

• Verify and process all incoming invoices and credit notes accurately
• Match stock invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts (3-way match)
• Code and process high volumes of non-stock (Opex) invoices
• Send invoices to internal teams for approval and follow up on discrepancies
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues efficiently
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly
• Maintain accurate digital AP records for audit purposes
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist in improving AP processes and efficiency
• Contribute to ad-hoc accounting tasks or projects

Profile

• Minimum 2 years Accounts Payable experience
• Stock-based AP experience with 3-way matching essential
• High-volume invoice processing experience
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Reliable, proactive, and hands-on "doer"
• Team player with good communication skills
• Interested in long-term career progression within AP

Job Offer

• Permanent role with career progression opportunities
• 27,000 salary
• Hybrid working (1 day WFH per week, flexible)
• 40 hours per week, flexible start/finish times
• Supportive, collaborative finance team
• Opportunity to work with complex systems and high invoice volumes