Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk Salary: £28,000 Location: Birmingham Keywords: Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance, Invoice Processing, Supplier Liaison, Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Full Time, Permanent Role, Birmingham

What you'll do:

• Support the processing of high-volume invoices across two wholesale sites, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of all transactions.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers and internal teams to resolve outstanding invoice issues, fostering strong working relationships.
• Handle vendor queries efficiently via phone and email, delivering clear and prompt resolutions to maintain service standards.
• Accurately process credit notes and ensure all supporting documentation is filed in accordance with company policies.
• Identify and report purchase order discrepancies to relevant departments, enabling swift resolution and preventing payment delays.
• Conduct regular supplier statement reconciliations, promptly addressing any variances to maintain financial accuracy.
• Prepare invoices for weekly payment runs, ensuring all approvals are secured and documentation is organised systematically.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of accounts payable processes, promoting continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Verify invoice accuracy by matching goods received notes (GRNs) prior to payment processing.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Financial Controller or wider finance team, supporting departmental goals and initiatives.

What you bring:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an accounts payable or purchase ledger role is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, enabling efficient handling of daily finance tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for maintaining effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude is key to thriving in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• High level of attention to detail is required to ensure accuracy in invoice processing and reconciliation.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage competing demands and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrated by a willingness to enhance finance processes.
• Ambition for career growth, reflecting a desire to progress alongside the business as it expands.
• Results-oriented mindset, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with departmental goals.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career within a growing business that values your expertise, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future as an Accounts Payable Clerk awaits!

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