Accounts Payable Clerk

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to contribute to a robust purchase-to-pay process within the finance team. You will ensure invoices are matched to orders, resolve supplier queries, and support internal and external stakeholders with timely, accurate processing.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, Excel proficiency and teamwork in a fast-paced, growth-focused business environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance department as a purchase ledger clerk is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process UK & overseas purchase ledger invoices and match to PO and goods received.
• Identify and resolve supplier queries.
• Reconcile supplier accounts.
• Deal with suppliers by email and phone, addressing queries and issues.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Purchase ledger software

Job description

What to Expect

The Accounts Payable Clerk, reporting to the Accounts Payable Senior Clerk, will contribute to the seamless functioning of the Accounts Payable team. While adhering to robust processes and controls, the Accounts Payable Clerk will assist with overall business performance and growth by ensuring that supplier invoices are handled appropriately, and internal and external stakeholders are supported as required. The Accounts Payable Clerk will be integral in encouraging best practices across the business and maintaining a high standard in all purchase-to-pay activities

What You'll Do

• Processing UK & overseas purchase ledger invoices and matching to purchase orders and goods received.
• Identifying and resolving queries from suppliers and staff.
• Reconciling supplier accounts.
• Dealing with suppliers by email and phone, addressing their queries and resolving any issues.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience within a finance department as a purchase ledger clerk is desirable.
• Persistent when resolving issues.
• Good at questioning and spotting irregularities.
• Good IT skills including Excel.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Exceptionally organised, with a high level of self-motivation.
• Must be extremely trustworthy.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Good communication skills

What We'll Do for You

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars. It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.