Accounts Payable Clerk
About the role...
We are recruiting for a Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team based in our Customer Support Centre in Walsall.
As Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely processing of invoices, that queries and issues are resolved and that statements of reconsolidation are completed accurately.
After a probationary period, the role offers flexibility to work from home one day per week.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Why choose us?
- Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
- Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
- Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
- My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
- Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
Key responsibilities will include:
- Reconciling invoices to booking in sheets, liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve price discrepancies.
- Resolving supplier queries and invoices.
- Issuing debit notes where required and following them through to resolution.
- Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
- Ensure that any correspondence relating to overdue accounts is actioned and resolved.
Skills and Knowledge…
We are looking for someone with:
- A minimum of 12 months in an accounts payable role from within a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of using a finance system. A working knowledge of Oracle is highly desirable.
- A detailed understanding of Accounts Payable processes and controls.
- Strong experience of Excel.