Accounts Payable Clerk (Maternity Cover)

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a maternity cover role at their Glasgow office. The successful candidate will manage the Purchase Ledger function and contribute to the finance team's efficiency. The role includes processing invoices, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring adherence to financial protocols in a hybrid working environment. This fixed-term contract promises opportunities for professional growth within a leading engineering firm, committed to inclusivity and sustainable practices.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Remote & hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Employee discount programme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in accounts payable or finance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately for payment.
• Support Finance Department for timely payment runs.
• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk (Maternity Cover)

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The Vacancy

WGM Engineering have a current requirement for an Account Payable clerk to join our finance function based at our Glasgow office on hybrid working capacity, the role will be a fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave. The overall purpose of the role is to provide an effective resource responsible for the Purchase Ledger function, supporting all business streams across the company. Working as part of a team, you will accurately process invoices for payment, ensuring they are approved and paid against the agreed terms of the supplier.

The Vacancy

WGM Engineering have a current requirement for an Account Payable clerk to join our finance function based at our Glasgow office on hybrid working capacity, the role will be a fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave. The overall purpose of the role is to provide an effective resource responsible for the Purchase Ledger function, supporting all business streams across the company. Working as part of a team, you will accurately process invoices for payment, ensuring they are approved and paid against the agreed terms of the supplier.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately match, batch and code invoices.
• Provide support to the Finance Department to ensure timely payments runs are made.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external key contacts and clients.
• Monitor and maintain the Accounts Payable mailbox daily.
• Distribute emails from mailbox to the relevant parties.
• Correctly input invoices on to the system as unapproved.
• Ensure all invoices have a valid PO number before processing.
• Identify invoices without PO’s and adhere to “No PO no pay” rule which dictate that the PO should be rejected to the supplier.
• Complete rejection tracker and update any status changes.
• Match Invoices to Purchase Order and delivery note or signed Proof of Delivery.
• Deal with supplier queries via email and telephone.
• Assist with Ad Hoc duties as required within the Finance Department.
  
  
  

To be considered for this position you will have at least 1-2 years previous experience within an account payable or finance-based role, you will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of team. A good working knowledge of Microsoft excel is also essential for the role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including:

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice – (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work).
• Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.
  
  
  

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

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• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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