Full job descriptionAccounts Payable Clerk – 9 Month Contract- with the opportunity to go permanent
Location: Wirral
Salary: Up to £30,000 pro rata
Contract: 9 months – Maternity Cover
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a well-established organisation based on the Wirral on a 9-month maternity cover contract.
This is a busy transactional role within the finance team, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments and reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities
*Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts
*Check prices, quantities, VAT and invoice validity.
*Obtain the appropriate authorisation for invoices where required.
*Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
*Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve invoice queries.
*Ensure invoices are processed promptly and suppliers are paid within agreed terms.
*Process employee expenses
*Assist with weekly payment runs when required.
*Produce monthly corporate card reports and reconcile outstanding items.
*Post bank statements on a daily basis.
*Support month-end procedures and financial reporting.
*Maintain a smooth flow of invoices through the ERP accounting system and prevent processing backlogs.
Skills & Experience
*Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable environment.
*Good Excel skills, including experience with Pivot Tables.
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
*Strong communication and organisational skills.
*Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
*Experience dealing with supplier queries and reconciliations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a 9-month contract within a well-established Wirral-based organisation.