Accounts Payable Clerk

Care Concern Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care services seeks an Accounts Payable team member to manage payments and contribute to financial health. You will drive efficiency, ensure timely vendor payments, and produce key performance insights. Ideal candidates will possess payment processing expertise and strong technical skills, particularly in Sage and Excel. Join us and help keep our financial engine running smoothly.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience with BACS/CHAPS payments is a plus.
• Strong IT skills with Excel are essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payment runs and manage creditor accounts.
• Produce KPIs for management insights.
• Drive process improvements with the Accounts Payable Manager.

Skills

Payment Processing Expertise

Precision

Technical Know-How

Relationship Building

Effective Communication

Tools

Sage 200

Xero

Excel

Job description

Job Description

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!

Benefits

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