Accounts Payable

Your new company

Our client is a well-established and busy utilities organisation based in Chorley. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking to bring in an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk on a temporary basis to support the finance team during a busy period.

This is a 2-3-month contract and may be extended.

Your new role

As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will support the day-to-day accounts payable function, working with high-volume invoices and liaising with both suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Loading invoices onto the Kefron OCR / NetSuite system
• Processing and coding invoices accurately
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Chasing and escalating non-compliant invoices, including missing POs and GRNs
• Supporting reporting requirements and updating spreadsheets
• Attending meetings relating to invoice compliance and process issues
• General Accounts Payable administration and query resolution
• Assisting with payment runs
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous Accounts Payable experience
• Experience using NetSuite and/or OCR systems (desirable)
• Good Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail with confidence chasing and escalating issues
• Ability to manage a busy workload and communicate effectively with suppliers and internal managers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling high volumes while maintaining accuracy

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working with flexibility
• A supportive and collaborative finance team
• Valuable experience within a fast-paced utilities environment
• Opportunity for contract extension following review
• Immediate start available

What you need to do now

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