Accounts Payable Clerk
Posted 3 days ago by Wade Macdonald
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Contract
Summary: The Accounts Payable Clerk role in Woking is a hybrid position offering a salary between £27,000 and £30,000 per annum on a fixed-term contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payments within a busy finance function. This position requires an experienced professional who can support continuous improvement and manage various accounts payable tasks effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes across multiple divisions with accuracy
- Running payment cycles in line with internal controls and policies
- Setting up new suppliers and maintaining existing supplier records
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Monitoring workloads and supporting task allocation within the team
- Assisting with month-end activities, including reconciliations
- Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations (including VAT and CIS)
- Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external queries
- Using finance systems to track performance and identify efficiencies
- Managing and resolving queries through internal ticketing systems
Key Skills:
- Proven experience within Accounts Payable
- Confidence working with finance systems and Excel
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Clear communication abilities
- Experience supporting or guiding team members
- Proactive mindset and willingness to improve processes
Salary (Rate): £30,000 yearly
City: Woking
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Accounts Payable Clerk - Woking (Hybrid) - £27,000 - £30,000 per annum - FTC
About the Client
This well-established organisation operates across the UK with multiple sites and a strong national presence. With a sizeable workforce, they promote a collaborative and supportive working environment. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and clients alike.
About the Job
This is an urgent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy finance function on an initial 3-month contract. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payments while supporting continuous improvement within the team.
Duties will include:
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes across multiple divisions with accuracy
- Running payment cycles in line with internal controls and policies
- Setting up new suppliers and maintaining existing supplier records
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Monitoring workloads and supporting task allocation within the team
- Assisting with month-end activities, including reconciliations
- Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations (including VAT and CIS)
- Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external queries
- Using finance systems to track performance and identify efficiencies
- Managing and resolving queries through internal ticketing systems
About the Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will have proven experience within Accounts Payable and be confident working with finance systems and Excel. You will possess strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and clear communication abilities. Previous experience supporting or guiding team members is advantageous, alongside a proactive mindset and a willingness to improve processes.
What You Will Receive in Return
Hybrid working mode with flexible hours, supportive culture with opportunities for the role to go on longer/permanent.