Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Salary: 28,000 - 30,000
Hybrid: 4 days office based, 1 day work from home

We are partnering with a growing organisation seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their head office finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will help manage the UK Accounts Payable function across multiple group entities.

With a new ERP system recently implemented, this position plays an important part in streamlining and embedding an integrated Group AP process.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and matching them to purchase orders

• Ensuring invoices are appropriately approved, coded and compliant

• Reviewing invoices and resolving any discrepancies

• Verifying VAT has been applied correctly

• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating differences

• Preparing weekly payment runs and cashflow forecasts to ensure timely supplier payments

• Posting payments and aligning bank activity within the ERP system

• Assisting with month-end tasks including ledger reviews and accrual checks

• Administering and reconciling company credit card transactions

• Supporting the Accounts Payable Supervisor and assisting with internal and external audit queries

Skills & Experience Required

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

• Well-organised, self-motivated and able to manage a busy workload

• Previous experience in an end to end Accounts Payable role is essential

• Exposure to international suppliers and overseas payments is advantageous

• Experience using ERP systems is beneficial

• Familiarity with bank reconciliations is desirable