Accounts Payable Clerk — 6-Month Contract & Benefits

Finning; Cannock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Life insurance

Pension up to 7%

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Finning (UK) Ltd is seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Clerk for a 6‑month fixed term contract. You will accurately record and reconcile supplier ledgers, ensuring payments meet terms and deadlines. You will support AP Analysts, handle supplier queries, and maintain strong controls over PO matching and expense settlements.

The role emphasizes detail, analytical thinking, and collaboration with branches and suppliers to keep processes efficient and compliant.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with accurate processing and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies in ledgers.
• Clear verbal and written communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Problem-solving ability to resolve PO and payment issues.
• Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Accounts Payable Analysts with PO matching and issue resolution.
• Respond to supplier queries and liaise with branches and suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to purchase order and payment processes.
• Reconcile key supplier accounts and follow up on exceptions.
• Prepare quarterly statement reconciliations for key suppliers.
• Draft payment proposals for ledger groups for supervisor review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Excel

Accounting software

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Finning (UK) Ltd is seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Clerk for a 6‑month fixed term contract. You will accurately record and reconcile supplier ledgers, ensuring payments meet terms and deadlines. You will support AP Analysts, handle supplier queries, and maintain strong controls over PO matching and expense settlements.

The role emphasizes detail, analytical thinking, and collaboration with branches and suppliers to keep processes efficient and compliant.