Job Description

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Clerk will oversee the accounts payable function in addition to processing and administrative assistance to the finance team. The role ensures accurate posting of invoices, petty cash, and card transactions, while supporting the resolution of finance queries. This position plays a key role in keeping transactional data up to date and supporting the wider finance function with administrative duties.

Key Tasks

Take ownership of the purchase ledger, ensuring all supplier invoices are accurately processed, correctly coded, authorised, and posted in a timely manner. Monthly reconciliations of the purchase ledger, including reconciliations to supplier statement, investigations into key balances and explanation of variances, negative or older balances etc Assisting in the year end statutory audit Assistance with the posting of supplier invoices accurately to the accounting system, ensuring correct coding and approvals. Assistance with the processing of petty cash claims and reimbursements, ensuring compliance with company policy. Assistance with the posting and reconciling of debit card and credit card transactions to the accounting system. Maintain supporting documentation for all financial transactions in an organized and accessible manner. Support the resolution of supplier and internal finance queries in a timely and professional manner. Assist in maintaining the accounts mailbox, responding to, or redirecting queries as appropriate. Support the finance team with data entry, reconciliations, and other ad hoc administrative tasks as required. Provide cover for routine finance processing activities during absence or busy periods.

Key Measurables

Accuracy and timeliness of invoice and transaction postings. Up-to-date reconciliation of petty cash and card statements. Efficient management of the finance mailbox and resolution of routine queries. Well organized and compliant financial documentation.

Key Behaviours

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Effective communicator with a proactive approach to resolving issues. Team oriented, dependable, and willing to assist others. Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Education and Qualifications Specific to Role

Essential Qualifications

Basic Finance or administrative experience.

Desirable Experience Specific to Role

Experience working within a finance or accounts environment. Familiarity with Business Central or other accounting software. Basic understanding of invoice processing and reconciliations.

Demonstrable Experience Specific to Role

Data entry and financial transaction processing. Handling petty cash or card reconciliation. Use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Experience with document control, filing, and general administration.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free parking Life insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person