Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
£14.42 per hour equivalent to £30,000 per annum
Temp to perm | Full time
Birmingham
Job Summary
The Senior Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions while providing experienced support to the finance team. In addition to core AP duties, this role is responsible for entering and maintaining internal work orders related to tooling used in manufacturing, ensuring costs are properly tracked and aligned with operational activities. The position requires strong attention to detail, solid accounting knowledge, and the ability to work closely with both finance and manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
* Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
* Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation
* Verify pricing, quantities, and approvals in accordance with company policies
* Resolve invoice discrepancies by liaising with suppliers and internal departments
* Prepare and process payment runs (EFT, ACH, wire, checks)
* Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances
* Maintain accurate AP records and supporting documentation within the ERP system
* Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements
* Support continuous improvement of AP processes and procedures
Tooling Work Orders & Purchase Orders (Manufacturing Support)
* Enter and maintain internal work orders for tooling used in manufacturing
* Ensure tooling costs are accurately captured and allocated to the correct jobs, cost centers, or projects
* Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams to validate work-order details
* Monitor tooling-related expenditures and flag discrepancies or missing information
* Maintain organised records for tooling work orders to support financial reporting and audits
* Raise purchase orders for tooling and other manufacturing supplies
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of 5 years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment (Desirable)
* Strong understanding of AP processes, and general accounting principles
* Experience working with ERP (Odoo experience advantageous) accounting systems
* Exposure to manufacturing cost tracking or work-order processing
Skills & Competencies
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
* Effective communication skills with internal stakeholders and external vendors
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
* Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Working Conditions
* Office-based role with regular interaction with manufacturing and operations teams
* Occasional deadline-driven workload during month-end