Accounts Payable Clerk

Morson Edge; Whippingham; Hybrid; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A temporary recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a 6-month assignment in Whippingham, UK. The role, requiring 18 hours a week, involves processing invoices, managing supplier queries, and ensuring compliance within a Global Technology Centre. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have experience in similar roles. Flexibility to work on-site and from home is available. Competitive pay rate offered at £15.00ph PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts payable role.
• Strong analytical skills for data accuracy.
• Excellent communication for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Inputting and processing invoices.
• Managing budget holder and supplier inquiries.
• Conducting supplier statement reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk; Isle of Wight; 6 months; 18 hours per week; £15.00ph PAYE; Inside IR35.
We currently have a requirement for a temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to work with an aerospace sector client. The role is for 18 hours per week and our client does have some flexibility on how these hours are to be worked, additionally the role will require flexibility to be on site and work from home.
The Accounts Payable Clerk will report directly to the Technology Finance Manager and will be responsible for delivering the Accounts Payable process for a UK Global Technology Centre including ensuring the seamless end-to-end processing of invoices and payments, handling supplier queries, and ensuring compliance with company policies. They will work closely with internal and external teams to resolve discrepancies, maintain data accuracy, and support process improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Inputting and processing invoices
• Managing budget holder and supplier queries
• Managing payment runs
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing and processing adjustments
• Process electronic invoices, ensuring timely and accurate posting in the system
• Validate invoices and resolve discrepancies in line with financial controls
• Be the first point of contact for supplier queries, ensuring timely resolution
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, escalating issues where necessary
• Prepare and validate payment runs, so all payments are processed accurately and on time
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and resolve price and quantity discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP processes
• Contribute to continuous process improvements within the AP function
• Ensure appropriate tax treatment of invoices in line with VAT and other regulatory requirements

Job Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail, ensuring high accuracy in data entry and processing
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

Desirable

• Knowledge of ERP systems, processes and workflow technology
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools to support AP operations
• Experience from working in a similar industry

Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.