Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk

RECfinancial; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

On-Site Parking

Great working environment

Standard Holidays bank holidays

Job summary

RECfinancial seeks a Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk for a full-time, permanent position based in South Leicestershire. The role supports a small, successful organisation with a proactive, organised approach to transactional finance.

You will manage multiple accounting and admin tasks while collaborating with the Director and team. The role covers supplier invoicing, payment processing, reconciliations, VAT, and month-end duties, with a pension and on-site parking on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xero and the Microsoft Office suite is essential.
• Strong numerical and data reconciliation abilities.
• Excellent communication with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience managing accounts payable and receivable functions.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and timely.
• Log, track and resolve supplier queries.
• Perform statement and bank reconciliations.
• Review supplier BACS reports weekly.
• Generate timely invoicing on a daily/weekly basis.
• Process payments and track receipts.
• Handle purchase ledger invoices and timely payments.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reconciliations.
• Support cashflow management and month-end activities.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash, credit cards, and expenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidential handling

Accounts payable/receivable experience

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RECfinancial are supporting a thriving local business, based in South Leicestershire, to appoint an Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk for a full-time, permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team within a small and successful organisation. This is a varied role that requires a proactive and organised individual who can manage multiple accounting and administrative tasks efficiently.

Commutable from Whetstone, Blaby, Enderby, Narborough, Leicester and wider Leicestershire.

THE ROLE SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLE CLERK

Reporting into the Director, this role would play a pivotal role in supporting the company through an exciting period of growth and bring stability to the transactional finance function.

We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies. Resilient and experienced in transactional finance. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop both accounting skills within a dynamic and evolving business environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLE CLERK

• Ensure all invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage all queries ensuring they are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner
• Statement reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Review supplier BACS reports on a weekly basis
• Complete timely and accurate invoicing, on a daily/ weekly basis.
• Processing of payments, and receipt tracking.
• Processing of Purchase Ledger invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment runs.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
• Support with cashflow
• Credit Control kept up to date and aged debt reports are reviewed weekly
• Ensure aged creditor reports and debit balances are reviewed and commentary provided
• Daily process and maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash, plus any credit card statements and expenses
• Assist in preparation of VAT returns,
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain general ledgers and other financial documents.
• Payroll, ensuring all employee information is reviewed where appropriate regarding timesheets, holidays, overtime, etc, dealing with any new starters and leavers.
• Plus any ad-hoc Administration tasks within the Finance team.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Xero / Central Business Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to reconcile data accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience managing accounts payable and receivable functions
• Strong ability to prioritise and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

WHAT THE COMPANY CAN OFFER:

• Company Pension
• Competitive salary £30,000k - £35,000k depending on experience.
• On-Site Parking
• Great working environment
• Standard Holidays bank holidays

Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship.