Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Surrey | Full-Time, Permanent | £35,000 per annum BOE
A growing and forward-thinking business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join its finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the day-to-day AP function while also contributing to systems optimisation and process improvement initiatives.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of accounts payable operations, while supporting the wider finance team in improving efficiency, controls and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
* End-to-end processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
* Managing supplier queries and reconciling supplier statements
* Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs
* Maintaining accurate AP records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
* Supporting month-end close, including accruals and reconciliations
Systems & Process Improvement
* Acting as a key user for the AP system, supporting optimisation and best practice
* Identifying inefficiencies within AP processes and proposing improvements
* Supporting system upgrades, implementations or automation initiatives
* Improving controls, documentation and process consistency
* Working closely with stakeholders to embed improved workflows
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role
* Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes
* Excellent systems aptitude with experience using finance/ERP systems
* Demonstrated experience in process improvement or systems enhancement
* Strong Excel skills
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
What's on Offer
* Salary of £35,000 per annum
* Opportunity to contribute beyond BAU AP work
* Exposure to systems improvement and change projects
* Supportive finance team with a continuous improvement culture
* Long-term development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys combining hands-on transactional work with systems thinking and process improvement, within a business that values efficiency and innovation.
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