Accounts Payable Clerk

Integra Talent Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance-focused company in Preston seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day finance activities. The ideal candidate will have previous accounts experience, strong skills in processing invoices, and a proactive approach to developing month-end knowledge. This position offers a salary between £28,000 and £32,000, providing a great opportunity for professional growth within a rapidly expanding business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or in a varied finance role.
• Confident with purchase ledger processes.
• Keen to learn and develop month-end skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage supplier statements and reconciliations.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

Invoice management

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

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.

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000

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.