RG Consultancy are working with a large turnover company near Salford who are looking for a senior accounts payable clerk to support the accounts payable manage within the AP team.

You will be responsible for supporting the manager oversee the Accounts Payable function to ensure all processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time. This role provides day‑to‑day support to the AP team, resolves complex queries, and ensures supplier data is maintained securely and in compliance with verification procedures.

Benefits:

• Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week some flexibility
• Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 days from home (can choose which days and change weekly if needed - very flexible)
• 25 days + 8 bank holidays + option to buy 5 more days
• Free onsite parking
• Social large office environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to the Accounts Payable team, assisting with problem solving and process queries.
• Maintain accurate records for all new suppliers and supplier amendments, including bank details, ensuring full verification checks are completed.
• Support audit queries and complete all related tasks in line with audit requirements.
• Match supplier invoices to GRNs and process overhead invoices in accordance with company procedures.
• Pricing issues to buyers
• Goods returns to suppliers
• Ensure all invoice queries are logged, followed up promptly, and fully resolved within required time frames.
• Reconcile supplier statements by the end of the third week each month, requesting missing invoices or credit notes as needed.
• Process expense, overhead, and fixed asset invoices, allocating them to the correct cost centres and nominal codes.
• Monitor the team inbox, saving and organising incoming invoices appropriately.
• Complete ad hoc tasks as directed by senior finance leadership.
• Provide cover for BACS payment runs and month end ledger rollovers when required.
• Manage inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
• Set up payments through online banking platforms when necessary.
• Maintain the rents and business rates payment schedule, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Key Skills

• Competent user of Excel and Word
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent communication skills