Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Solihull (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (12-Month FTC)
Company Overview: Our client, a well-established company in Solihull, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Offering hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a collaborative work environment and thrives in an evolving, fast-paced finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Invoice Processing: Review, code, and process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently to maintain smooth operations.
2. Payment Runs: Assist in preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring all deadlines are met.
3. Supplier Management: Manage and resolve queries from suppliers via email or phone in a professional and timely manner.
4. Reconciliations: Carry out supplier statement reconciliations to maintain ledger accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
5. Expense Processing: Review and process employee expense claims in line with company policy.
6. Compliance: Ensure all payments adhere to internal controls and financial regulations.
7. System Management: Support the AP function with system updates and assist in any ERP migration efforts if required.
8. Team Support: Collaborate with other team members and assist with ad-hoc finance tasks as needed.
What We're Looking For:
9. Experience: Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role is essential, preferably in a high-volume environment.
10. Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and strong knowledge of Excel (including pivot tables/VLOOKUPs).
11. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and strong analytical skills to spot and resolve discrepancies.
12. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders effectively.
13. Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
14. Problem Solver: Proactive approach to resolving issues and making process improvements where necessary.
15. Adaptability: Comfortable working in a hybrid setting and able to adjust to evolving business needs.
Benefits:
16. Competitive salary up to £28,000 per annum.
17. Flexible hybrid working model (office-based in Solihull Three days per week).
18. Opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive finance team.
19. Ongoing training for professional development.
20. Exposure to a dynamic and growing organization.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.