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.
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 centres, 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
Working Conditions
Office-based role with regular interaction with manufacturing and operations teams
Occasional deadline-driven workload during month-end