Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to take the lead on the Accounts Payable (AP) function for Betfred’s South African business. This role combines hands‑on AP responsibilities with a coordination role across a small team of AP clerks based in South Africa. You’ll act as the key link between the UK and SA finance AP team, ensuring accurate, timely processing of payables while promoting consistency, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement across the function.

Accounts Payable Operations

• Take ownership of end-to-end AP processes including invoice receipt, coding, approval, and posting.
• Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments in line with agreed terms.
• Complete and review supplier reconciliations, resolving queries efficiently.
• Maintain AP ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review payment runs, including cross-border transactions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements.
• Support month‑end close activities including accruals and reporting.
• Take the lead in coordinating day‑to‑day activities across the SA AP team.
• Encourage and contribute to continuous improvement in processes.
• Liaise with internal departments and finance stakeholders across the UK and South Africa.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and resolve queries professionally.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller on AP performance and improvement.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency within AP processes.
• Support the maintenance and strengthening of financial controls.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure adherence to local regulatory and tax requirements (UK and South Africa where relevant).

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in a senior or experienced role.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practice.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in finance systems and Excel.
• Ability to take initiative and lead by example within the AP function.

The role sits within a geographically split finance function supporting the South African business. The Senior Accounts Payable Clerk will report into the UK‑based Financial Controller and act as the key contact point for the South Africa‑based AP team. Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in the Warrington office, 2 days remote, 40 hours per week (Mon‑Fri).

Up to £30,000 salary. Permanent, stable role. Supportive and collaborative finance team. Opportunity to add value and improve processes.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys taking the lead within a core finance function while remaining close to the detail. They will play a key role in ensuring the AP function operates smoothly across borders and work closely with the Financial Controller on AP performance and improvements.

Be rewarded

• Enhance your income: benefit from bonuses, incentives, retail discount vouchers and more.
• Monthly pension contributions: helping you prepare for your future.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay: our Betfred family works to support yours.

Feel valued

• A long‑service recognition programme and life milestone rewards.
• A recognition scheme to earn and convert points to spend with over 700 retailers.
• A comprehensive financial wellbeing package including salary‑based savings with a 5% boost, early access to earnings and free 121 financial coaching.
• Mental health support including an independent Employee Assistance Programme, a 24/7 virtual GP service and complimentary eye tests.

We will provide you with access to further training and development opportunities as we are real supporters of internal progression and are always looking for people who want to develop their career. At Betfred we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in our workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and enhances our success. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or have specific needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate you. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.