Accounts Payable Clerk

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Up to £30,000 per annum

Permanent, Full-time

The Opportunity

We’re working with a growing SME that’s looking to bring in an Accounts Payable Clerk to strengthen their finance function. This role is ideal for someone from a small to medium-sized business background who’s confident with the fundamentals of AP and is keen to step up, learn more, and grow with the business.

You’ll be joining a close-knit finance team where you’ll have real visibility, exposure beyond transactional tasks, and the chance to broaden your skill set as the company continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end processing of supplier invoices
• Matching, batching and coding invoices accurately
• Managing supplier statements and resolving queries efficiently
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Maintaining the accounts payable ledger
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and reconciliations
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks and process improvements

Key Attributes:

• Previous experience in an accounts payable or finance assistant role, ideally within an SME environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on finance function
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Keen to learn, develop, and take on more responsibility over time
• Studying AAT (or keen to start) would be an advantage but not essential