Accounts Payable Clerk

Magellan Aerospace; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk. In this role, you will handle vendor invoices, ensure timely payments, and maintain supplier account accuracy. The ideal candidate has experience in accounts payable and familiarity with SAP. This full-time position offers competitive benefits within a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Mental health support

Performance-related bonus

Career development opportunities

Continued learning and development

Perkbox discounts

Long Service Awards

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an accounts payable team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clarify questionable invoice items and prices.
• Process vendor invoices in the ERP system.
• Manage parked invoices and ensure timely resolution.
• Facilitate approval of vendor invoices.
• Communicate with suppliers professionally.
• Reconcile supplier accounts quarterly.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records for payments.

Skills

Good Team player; promotes team cohesion

Good Computer skills (experienced Excel user)

Analytical skills

Detail oriented and organized

Computation skills

Written and oral communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Good standard of education

Basic bookkeeping and accounting skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk.

• Full Time Permanent Contract
• 39 hours per week.
• Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

The corporation’s accounts payable (AP) teams is responsible for ensuring payments are properly approved and processed and keeps track of what’s owed to vendors, ultimately controls the payment of expenses.

There are two main objectives of the AP team: (1) timely invoice processing and payments, and (2) utilizing workflows to match responsibilities and roles for proper approval of invoices.

Perks and Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

Essential Responsibilities

• Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures.
• Process vendor invoices in the ERP system and match invoices, purchase orders, and receiving reports per the three way match. Do not circumvent this process.
• Parked Invoice management and resolution: generate reports for distribution to the procurement team on three way matching issues for timely resolution and approval. Ensure issues are chased and participate in active resolution.
• Facilitate approval of vendor invoices for payment at the appropriate authorisation level.
• Communicate with suppliers in a professional manner that upholds the business’ reputation.
• Regularly and pro-actively reconcile supplier accounts to supplier statements; ensuring all supplier accounts are reconciled at least once per quarter.
• Ensure the accuracy of Magellan’s Financial records (currency, values, bank details, etc.) for payment, auditing and tax purposes.
• Provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization.

Position Requirements

Academic

• Good standard of education
• An understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is required

Experience

• Previous experience working within and accounts payable team
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment
• Previous experience using SAP

Key Competencies

• Good Team player; promotes team cohesion
• Good Computer skills (experienced Excel user)
• Analytical skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Computation skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills

Other skills/Abilities

Skills

• Leadership Abilities
• Able to show initiative
• Eager to develop and improve processes

About us:

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!