Accounts Payable Clerk in Knowsley

We're delighted to be supporting a leading global retail organisation based in Kirkby, who are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their growing finance team. The role provides oversight across the whole AP lifecycle, from invoice receipt and validation through coding, posting, payment preparation and query resolution. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to handle accounts payable related matters in a fast-paced environment.

Your main responsibilities in the Accounts Payable Clerk position will include:

• Oversee the full invoice processing workflow, ensuring all invoices are accurately reviewed, validated, coded, and matched in line with company policies and internal controls.
• Prepare, validate, and execute scheduled weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring all supplier payments are accurate and processed on time to maintain strong supplier relationships and uninterrupted business operations.
• Process international and multi-currency payments as required.
• Act as a primary point of contact for supplier account queries, ensuring clear, professional, and timely communication that supports strong supplier relationships and prevents delays in invoice or payment processing.
• Own the resolution of supplier issues, including disputes, missing documentation, payment queries, pricing discrepancies, escalating where necessary, and maintaining accurate records of all actions taken.
• Perform regular and proactive reconciliations of supplier statements against company records, ensuring all invoices, credit notes, and payments are accurately captured, matched, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies such as missing invoices, pricing variances, duplicated charges, or unallocated payments, preventing issues from escalating or impacting supplier relationships.
• Maintain an accurate AP ledger by keeping accounts fully reconciled ahead of month-end and preparing/reviewing creditor ageing to prioritise overdue items and support cashflow management.
• Review and process employee expense submissions promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and other Finance teams to ensure invoice flow, PO compliance, and smooth payment processing.
• Provide support for ad hoc Finance tasks and projects as required.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable Clerk role
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Capability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively
• A working knowledge of MS Office – particularly Excel, Word and Outlook

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business that invests in their people. For further information on the Accounts Payable Clerk position, please apply now.