Account Payable Clerk

F.J. WILSON; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking an Account Payable Clerk to provide essential finance support. This role involves processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and improving financial processes. The ideal candidate will have solid qualifications and experience in finance, with strong IT and communication skills. This is a full-time, home-based position with occasional travel to Manchester.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE’s Grade A-C or equivalent including Maths and English required.
• Previous experience in an office-based finance role is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and invoices using the accounting system.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve payment queries.
• Support the Head of Finance in financial reporting.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

5 GCSE’s Grade A-C including Maths and English

AAT Level 4

Tools

MS Excel

NetSuite Oracle Accounting System

Job description

Account Payable Clerk

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level?

Do you have a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our client as an Account Payable Clerk and play a key role in providing excellent finance support within the Finance and Operations directorate, with a specific focus on financial records, processes, and procedures.

Key facts

• Full time, permanent contract
• Home-based anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to meetings in our client’s HQ office in Manchester (If you live outside of Manchester, all travel costs will be reimbursed)
• Salary: £27,000 p.a.

NB: this is an urgent role and candidates must be immediately available or on a very short notice period

The role

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Communicate with relevant suppliers to process invoicing or payment queries.
• Process purchase orders, purchase invoices, and sales invoices using the company's accounting system, ensuring the information in the system is accurate.
• Work with the Head of Finance and Management Accountant to implement and maintain new and current finance systems & procedures (payments, reconciling petty cash and bank statements, reconciliation & maintenance of fixed assets register).
• Contribute to the review and improvement of financial processes, ensuring control and compliance, whilst enabling the business to succeed.
• Analyse the aged creditors and add comments for any ongoing issues.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding creditor items.
• Support the Head of Finance in the provision of financial reports, support for audit, and contract management.
• Update the supplier’s information within the financial system.
• Keep up to date with corporate card reconciliation.
• Ensure financial data is backed up and secure.

The ideal candidate

Qualifications:

• 5 GCSE’s Grade A-C or equivalent including Maths and English (Essential)
• AAT Level 4 (Desirable)

Experience:

• Previous work experience in an office-based finance role
• At least 6 months experience within a Finance department

Skills & Knowledge:

• IT Skills particularly MS Excel at intermediate level or better
• NetSuite Oracle Accounting System (Desirable)
• Able to provide concise, clear information
• Good communication skills

Personal Qualities:

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues and external parties
• The highest level of integrity
• Highly efficient, comfortable working under pressure with excellent time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Professional and credible in interactions with senior leaders and external stakeholders

Our client

A global organisation in the education sector.

Notes to applicants

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your CV as early as possible.

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