Accounts Payable Clerk in Preston

Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client, a specialist £50m turnover retail group based in Preston with operations across Europe, is strengthening its finance team and looking for an experienced finance professional to join them as an Accounts Payable Clerk, to support day-to-day finance activities as the business continues to grow.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who is keen to develop, broaden their skills and get involved in wider month-end duties within a rapidly expanding business.

About The Role – Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for a mix of transactional processing and month-end support.

Your Core Responsibilities in the Accounts Payable Clerk Role Will Include:

• Processing accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing supplier statements, reconciliations and resolving queries
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring timely payments
• Supporting the improvement of AP processes and controls
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Helping prepare month‑end journals
• Supporting cashflow reporting and maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team on ad‑hoc finance tasks and projects

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable Clerk or varied finance role
• Confident with purchase ledger processes and invoice management
• Keen to learn and develop broader month‑end skills
• Organised, detail‑oriented and proactive
• A good communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative team

If you’re an ambitious finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Base pay range: £28,000.00-£30,000.00

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Retail