Accounts Payable Clerk (Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves managing the Purchase Ledger function, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive package, including enhanced leave and hybrid working options.

Benefits

32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service

Enhanced pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Remote and hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable or finance-related role.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Match, batch, and code invoices accurately.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with contacts.
• Handle supplier queries via email and phone.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Accounts Payable Clerk (Maternity Cover), Glasgow

Client:

RSK Group

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

WGM Engineering has a current requirement for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team at our Glasgow office on a hybrid working basis. This is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role's main purpose is to manage the Purchase Ledger function, supporting all business streams by accurately processing invoices for payment, ensuring they are approved and paid according to supplier terms.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Match, batch, and code invoices accurately.
• Support the Finance Department to ensure timely payment runs.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external contacts and clients.
• Monitor and maintain the Accounts Payable mailbox daily.
• Distribute emails to relevant parties.
• Input invoices into the system as unapproved.
• Ensure all invoices have a valid PO number before processing.
• Identify invoices without POs and adhere to the “No PO no pay” policy, rejecting invoices without POs.
• Complete rejection trackers and update status changes.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes or signed Proof of Delivery.
• Handle supplier queries via email and phone.
• Assist with ad hoc duties within the Finance Department as required.

Qualifications and experience:

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an accounts payable or finance-related role, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

We offer a competitive package, including:

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