Accounts Payable Clerk in Sunderland

Department: Finance

Location: Sunderland – Customer Support Centre

Compensation: £26,000 / year

Overview

We are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance Team. This is an exciting role in the business and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn and achieve personal growth within a fast paced business.

What’s the opportunity?

The Accounts Payable Clerk will support the Finance team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, and associated ledger activities.

This 6 month temporary role is essential to maintaining smooth financial operations and supporting the team during a period of increased workload or staff absence.

What does the role involve?

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and promptly
• Match and code invoices in line with internal procedures
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to supplier queries and build positive working relationships.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and documentation
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in Accounts payable and working in a high volume invoice environment
• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and ledger reconciliation
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with high-volume invoice environments

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holidays including bank holidays
• Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!
• Colleague Discount
• Career progression
• Long service awards
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics
• Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7
• Salary finance scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service
• Life assurance
• Refer a friend scheme