Accounts Payable Specialist — Growth & Team Impact

Confidential; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern office in Wilmslow

Supportive team environment

Job summary

KennethBrian Associates is representing a client in Wilmslow seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Finance team. You will manage supplier invoices, build relationships with internal teams and suppliers, and ensure smooth day-to-day accounts processing in a supportive environment.

The role focuses on maintaining accurate supplier records, processing invoices, and assisting with month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Excellent organisation with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Process contractor and supplier invoices across multiple group companies.
• Manage multiple finance mailboxes and ensure timely processing.
• Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Handle invoices on hold and drive timely resolution to improve processing.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and address outstanding items.
• Post daily cash receipts accurately.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts per procedures.
• Generate weekly payment runs for approval and payment.
• Support regional teams with ad hoc payment requests.
• Assist with year-end audit information and documentation.
• Provide cross-team support as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Purchase ledger

Supplier relations

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

KennethBrian Associates is representing a client in Wilmslow seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Finance team. You will manage supplier invoices, build relationships with internal teams and suppliers, and ensure smooth day-to-day accounts processing in a supportive environment.

The role focuses on maintaining accurate supplier records, processing invoices, and assisting with month-end activities.