Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Business Manager – Gleeson Recruitment Group 6 Month FTC to Permanent Hybrid Exciting 6 months fixed term contract to permanent opportunity in Accounts Payable! Are you an experienced, detail-oriented, and motivated Accounts Payable professional with a proven track record of managing accounts payable processes? Do you enjoy taking on new challenges and are you excited by change? I have a brand new full-time contract to permanent Accounts Payable Clerk opportunity offering to join a well-established, successful business based in Leicestershire, who are experiencing further success and growth. About the Role: The role is full-time and hybrid. You will work within a vibrant open-plan office within the busy finance team, reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager. As a dedicated Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for the timely processing of your own set of supplier invoices and full process to BACS payments. You will also play a key role in supporting the manager in the development and implementation of accounts payable processes and bring ideas to aid with the continuous improvement of this function. Key Responsibilities: Efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment requests. Maintain adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies. Collaborate with the treasury team to plan and execute payment runs. Support the Manager in preparing AP-related reports, payment forecasts, and accruals for month-end closure. Support the Manager with continuous process improvement. Ensure regular communication with suppliers to build positive relationships. Ideally, you will have: Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or in an accounts-based role, with an understanding of accounts payable processes. Experience of working to targets and processing high volumes of supplier invoices. Accuracy under pressure – maintaining attention to detail while managing high volumes. Strong team player attitude, with experience working in a team to achieve goals. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage difficult situations and maintain strong supplier relationships. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical skills and experience in using financial software to produce reports and manage accounts. Desirable – A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions to improve accounts payable processes. Desirable – Process improvement mindset – suggesting and implementing changes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service relating to processes. What’s on offer: A competitive salary depending on experience: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum. Private medical care. On-site parking. Please apply if this sounds like something you are interested in. Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Contract Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industries: Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr