**Hybrid working**Friendly team**Free parking**Six Month Contract**


We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a thriving and fast-paced finance team. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Manager, the successful candidate will gain broad exposure to the entire accounts payable function and contribute to the smooth running of daily financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Invoice & Payment Processing
*Upload, review, and approve invoices using internal finance systems, ensuring accurate coding and compliance.
*Manage all payment types including CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments, and international transactions.
*Oversee the full payment cycle for disbursement and overhead invoices, including bi-weekly bulk payments.
*Process referral fees, office payment requests, and compensation or complaint-related payments.
Supplier & Stakeholder Communication
*Respond to internal and external queries promptly and professionally.
*Manage incoming calls from colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders.
*Ensure all Accounts Payable mailbox queries are actioned within a 48-hour timeframe.
Reconciliations & Compliance
*Reconcile fee entries posted to the ledger.
*Monitor disbursements and accurately process payments via relevant platforms.
*Set up new vendors within the finance system, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
*Support audit activities by providing information and documentation when required.
Additional Duties
*Handle card payments taken over the phone.
*Assist with internal process improvements and contribute to maintaining high workflow standards.
*Work collaboratively with the finance team to support key departmental objectives.
Skills & Experience Required
*Previous experience in an accounts payable role; experience within a regulated services environment is an advantage.
*Strong understanding of accounting and banking systems.
*Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
*Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general MS Office applications.
*Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
*Professional, organised, and adaptable approach to daily tasks.
*Knowledge of regulatory financial rules (e.g., industry-specific accounting regulations) is desirable.
If you are interested in the role and are able to answer ’yes’ to the qualifying questions please apply today