Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk

Rec Financial; Narborough; 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 are supporting a thriving local business in South Leicestershire to appoint a Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is varied and requires a proactive, organised individual to manage multiple accounting tasks within a small, supportive finance team.

You will handle invoice processing, reconciliations, supplier queries, cashflow support and VAT preparations, with exposure to Xero and the Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xero and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High attention to detail with data reconciliation.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and timely.
• Log, track, and resolve supplier queries.
• Perform statement and bank reconciliations.
• Review supplier BACS weekly.
• Prepare invoicing daily/weekly.
• Process payments and track receipts.
• Process Purchase Ledger invoices and timely payments.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reconciliations.
• Support cashflow management.
• Maintain aged debtor/creditor reports with commentary.
• Daily AP/AR records maintenance.
• Reconcile petty cash and card expenses.
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Support month-end and year-end closing.
• Maintain ledgers and documents.
• Payroll administration related tasks.
• Ad-hoc admin tasks within Finance.

Skills

Xero

Office Suite

Attention to detail

AP/AR management

Communication

Prioritisation

Confidentiality

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.

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