Accounts Payable Clerk – Hybrid, Flexible Hours

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid after probation

Pension

Discounts to Food and Drink

Flexible start and finish times

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd invites an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team in Lancashire. You will manage high volumes of invoices, code and reconcile supplier accounts, and resolve supplier queries with strong relationship-building skills.

The role requires accuracy, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Hybrid working is available after probation; salary up to £26,500 DOE with a pension and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Strong supplier management and relationship-building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience handling and resolving supplier queries.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Confident with Excel and finance/accounting systems.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices.
• Reconciliing supplier statements and accounts.
• Managing and resolving supplier queries via telephone and email.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Preparing payment runs in line with agreed payment terms.
• Ensuring supplier accounts are maintained accurately and up to date.
• Working closely with internal departments to resolve queries and discrepancies.
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting where required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.

Skills

Purchase Ledger experience

Supplier management

Communication skills

Query resolution

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritisation

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd invites an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team in Lancashire. You will manage high volumes of invoices, code and reconcile supplier accounts, and resolve supplier queries with strong relationship-building skills.

The role requires accuracy, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Hybrid working is available after probation; salary up to £26,500 DOE with a pension and other benefits.