Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Mitchell Adam; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mitchell Adam is partnering with a Coventry-based organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Clerk. You will oversee day-to-day purchase ledger activities, ensuring supplier payments are accurate and on time.

Working in a friendly finance team, you will manage end-to-end AP processes, investigate invoice discrepancies, participate in month-end, and there is potential to transition to an Assistant Accountant role with hybrid working and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger at a senior level within a busy finance environment.
• End-to-end purchase ledger responsibilities including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs, and month-end duties.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to handle high volumes and meet deadlines.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude contributing to wider finance team success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day purchase ledger processing and maintain accurate records.
• Process invoices and reconcile supplier statements to ensure timely payments.
• Run supplier payments and assist with month-end activities.
• Resolve complex supplier queries and discrepancies efficiently.
• Support progression towards an Assistant Accountant role over time.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Invoice Reconciliation

Time Management

Teamwork

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Coventry. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has built a strong foundation within Accounts Payable and is now looking to take the next step in their career within a business that genuinely values its employees and offers excellent opportunities for progression.

Working within a friendly, collaborative, and fast-paced finance team, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time while maintaining strong relationships with both internal departments and external suppliers. This is a varied position where you will be involved in the full purchase-to-pay cycle, from invoice processing and reconciliations through to payment runs, month-end activities, and resolving complex supplier queries. Eventually, you will transition into an Assistant Accountant role!

Skills Required

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger position, with proven experience operating at a senior level within a busy finance environment.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs, and month-end responsibilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries, and payment issues efficiently.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, capable of managing a high-volume workload while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a genuine desire to contribute towards the success of the wider finance department.

What You Will Receive

• The opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation that is committed to investing in its employees and supporting long-term career development.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, allowing you to continue expanding your knowledge and preparing for future progression.
• Hybrid working opportunities, offering greater flexibility and helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to wider finance processes beyond Accounts Payable.
• A positive and supportive working culture that encourages collaboration, recognises success, and promotes continuous improvement.

Summary

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to step into a senior position where you can utilise your technical expertise, and make a genuine impact within a growing finance team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful Coventry-based organisation. Offering variety, responsibility, and genuine career progression, this role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career.