Accounts Payable Clerk

Confidential; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Pension

Healthcare

Free lunches

Great working environment

Job summary

Confidential, based in Liverpool, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join its busy finance team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, resolving queries, and supporting the smooth operation of the purchase ledger.

The ideal candidate has a background in high-volume AP or Purchase Ledger, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Hybrid working and a salary of £26,000-£30,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume AP or Purchase Ledger
• PO and non-PO invoice processing
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
• Attention to detail and problem-solving
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Flexible hands-on approach and support finance team
• Knowledge of ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of PO and non-PO invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals.
• Reviewing invoices and supporting documentation ahead of payment.
• Liaising with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and outstanding approvals.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, handling queries and resolving payment issues.
• Reconciling supplier statements, investigating and correcting discrepancies.
• Monitoring and reducing aged items, including recovering outstanding supplier debit balances.
• Supporting improvements to invoice processing and payment performance.
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls, including SOX requirements.
• Processing invoices in line with relevant tax requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Accounts payable

PO processing

Supplier liaison

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Accounts payable
• Liverpool
• International business

Accounts Payable Clerk Liverpool Permanent £26,000-30,000

We are working with an established and successful business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Processor to join their busy finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Accounts Payable who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You'll play an important role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, resolving queries and supporting the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of PO and non-PO invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals.
• Reviewing invoices and supporting documentation ahead of payment.
• Liaising with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and outstanding approvals.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, handling queries and resolving payment issues.
• Reconciling supplier statements, investigating and correcting discrepancies.
• Monitoring and reducing aged items, including recovering outstanding supplier debit balances.
• Supporting improvements to invoice processing and payment performance.
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls, including SOX requirements.
• Processing invoices in line with relevant tax requirements and company procedures.

We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is proactive, organised and confident managing a busy workload. We are also willing to consider an early stages AAT studier or finance graduate wanting to find their first role in accounts.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong understanding of PO and non-PO invoice processing.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving complex queries.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to support the wider finance team
• Knowledge of ERP systems

The Accounts Payable Clerk role will offer:

• £26,000-30,000 salary
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Free lunches
• Great working environment