Overview
Forge Talent are currently working with a logistics business in Merseyside who are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join its function. This role is central to ensuring supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payments are processed efficiently while supporting the wider business to achieve operational excellence.
Main duties
* Ensure invoices are recorded and processed promptly through both automated systems and manual entry.
* Administer the end-to-end payments cycle, covering BACs, international, and manual payments.
* Perform supplier reconciliations on a monthly (or more frequent) basis, ensuring accounts are kept accurate and up to date.
* Resolve invoice discrepancies by working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders; raise debit/credit notes as required.
* Carry out 2/3-way matching of invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts, ensuring correct coding and approvals.
* Monitor and meet finance KPIs while contributing to the enhancement of AP processes and controls.
* Collaborate with colleagues across different departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
Skills & experience
* Highly organised, with the ability to follow structured processes effectively.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and professional correspondence.
* Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above.
* Previous experience in finance or accounts roles, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
What's on offer
* Salary paying up to £28,000 (DOE)
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme .
* Flexible benefits package including: salary sacrifice car scheme, private healthcare plans, Cycle to Work
* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities, with ongoing support for career progression.