Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment specialist in Leeds is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to maintain the accounts payable ledger. This role involves investigating debit balances, reconciling supplier accounts, and assisting with financial closings. The ideal candidate has experience in accounts payable, strong analytical skills, and excellent attention to detail. The role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work closely with a senior finance team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Close collaboration with experienced team members

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, preferably in a senior or specialist role.
• Strong understanding of ledger management and reconciliation processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve debit balances on the accounts payable ledger.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Ledger management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of our accounts payable ledger, with a specific focus on identifying and clearing debit balances. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the year-end close process. Working closely with the Head of Accounts Payable you will support in implementing process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve debit balances on the accounts payable ledger.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to clarify and correct ledger entries.
• Monitor aged creditor reports and escalated unresolved items.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the AP function.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in accounts payable, preferably in a senior or specialist role.
• Strong understanding of ledger management and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• The opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced Head of Accounts Payable.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.