Senior Accounts Payable

🧾 Senior Accounts Payable Clerk – 6-Month Contract 📍 Location: Leicester (Hybrid – 2–3 days office-based) 💰 Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum 📅 Contract Type: Fixed-Term (6 months) 🕒 Hours: Full-time

🧾 Senior Accounts Payable Clerk – 6-Month Contract
📍 Location: Leicester (Hybrid – 2–3 days office-based)
💰 Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum
📅 Contract Type: Fixed-Term (6 months)
🕒 Hours: Full-time

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team on a 6-month contract. This role is ideal for someone with strong AP experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing high volumes and complex queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payment runs, and supplier account management
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of invoices and credit notes
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Support month-end close and reporting activities
• Assist with VAT compliance and reporting
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth workflow and data accuracy
• Provide guidance and support to junior AP staff

About You:

• Solid experience in accounts payable, ideally in a senior or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of UK accounting principles and VAT regulations
• Proficient in finance systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage) and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Able to hit the ground running and work independently

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working (2–3 days in office)
• Competitive salary
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates