Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Anderson Knight; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career progression

Training & development opportunities

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Anderson Knight Recruitment is supporting a well-established manufacturing business to appoint a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk. The role combines office and home working in a busy finance team, with responsibilities across end-to-end AP and month-end support.

The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume invoice processing, PO matching, and strong Excel/ERP capabilities, enabling accurate supplier payments and proactive supplier relations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Confident communication with suppliers and internal teams

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable function for the business
• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery docs
• Code and authorise invoices in line with procedures
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve invoice issues promptly
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and up-to-date records
• Support month-end processes including accruals and reconciliations
• Collaborate with purchasing and operations to resolve queries
• Support and mentor junior AP team members

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established and successful organisation within the manufacturing sector to recruit a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join their busy finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced and established manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the accounts payable function, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day and month-end processes.

This is a hybrid working position, offering a combination of office and home working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the end-to-end accounts payable process across the business
• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised in line with company procedures
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving invoice and payment issues promptly
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and ensuring records are kept up to date
• Assisting with month-end procedures, including accruals and reconciliations
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring payment deadlines are met
• Liaising with purchasing, operations and other internal departments to resolve queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with reporting and ad hoc duties as required
• Providing support and guidance to junior members of the accounts payable team where required

Requirements:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes
• Previous experience handling a high volume of invoices
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems would be advantageous
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced environment would be beneficial
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider finance team

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to join a well-established and successful manufacturing business
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent long-term career progression prospects
• Varied role with exposure across the wider finance function

This role would suit an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk or Senior Accounts Payable professional looking to progress their career within a successful manufacturing business, while benefiting from the flexibility of hybrid working.