Trainee Accounts Payable Clerk – Subcontractor Ledger

Novus Property Solutions; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

27 days holidays + BH: buy/sell option

Discounted Healthcare Scheme

Job summary

Novus Property Solutions is seeking two Trainee Accounts Payable Clerks for our Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent. This role offers hands-on training to learn invoicing, payments and record-keeping, with support from an experienced team.

You will join a friendly Finance department and gradually take on more responsibility as you grow. We welcome candidates new to accounts payable and provide a thorough induction.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-focused with a proactive attitude.
• Comfortable working with numbers and basic finance concepts.
• Willing to learn and develop within a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Record subcontractor invoices and match to purchase orders using COINS.
• Support processing of subcontractor invoices and payments.
• Help prepare weekly, month-end and same-day payment runs.

Skills

Organised

Numbers

Excel

Outlook

COINS

Tools

COINS System

Job description

Trainee Accounts Payable Clerk – Subcontractor Ledger

2 X Trainee Accounts Payable Clerk – Subcontractor Ledger

Location: Stoke on Trent, ST1 5SH

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working

Start your career in finance with hands-on training and support from an experienced team.

Are you organised, comfortable with numbers and looking for your first opportunity in finance? Are you searching for a new career or trying to take your first steps on the employment ladder?

We are recruiting 2 Trainee Accounts Payable Clerks to join our friendly Finance team at our Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a great opportunity to build practical experience in a busy, supportive environment. You will receive structured training to help you learn how to process invoices and payments, maintain accurate records and support colleagues and subcontractors across the UK.

You do not need previous accounts payable experience to apply. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, attention to detail and a genuine interest in developing a career in finance. You will learn from experienced colleagues, receive a thorough induction and gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence grows. Hybrid working supports a healthy work/life balance, with typical hours of 8.30am–5.00pm Monday to Friday. Flexible start and finish times are also available.

What’s in it for you?

Attractive salary & benefits to suit you

27 Days Hols & BH – option to buy or sell holidays

Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%

We also offer a; Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and more….

An outline of your responsibilities as a Trainee Accounts Payable Clerk

Learn how to record subcontractor invoices and match them to purchase orders using our COINS system.

Support the processing of subcontractor invoices and payments.

Help prepare weekly, month-end and same-day payment runs.

Send remittances and statements of deduction following payment runs.

Respond professionally to queries from subcontractors and colleagues, with support when needed.

Spot and investigate differences in records, escalating issues to the team.

Build your knowledge of accounts payable processes, systems and financial controls.

Become familiar with HMRC guidelines for CIS/DRC.

About You

As our Trainee Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be organised, reliable and keen to learn. You should be comfortable working with numbers, have a good eye for detail and be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. Clear communication and a helpful approach are important, as you will work with colleagues and subcontractors every day. Previous finance experience or knowledge of COINS would be helpful but is not essential, we will provide the training, guidance and support you need. Whether you are leaving education, changing career or looking for your first office-based finance role, we would be pleased to hear from you.

A little bit about us

Novus Property Solutionsis a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 129-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. Our vision is to be the leader in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for the communities in which we operate

At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply for the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for to join our award-winning Property Maintenance company in this, or another role.

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