Accounts Payable Clerk

• Annual Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE
• Location: Purfleet
• Job Type: Hybrid (1 day work from home), 6-month FTC with a possibility of becoming permanent

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and has experience in managing accounts payable processes. The position is initially on a 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent.

• Processing and verifying invoices and coding payment documents.
• Preparing batches of invoices for data entry and entering invoices for payment.
• Processing backup reports after data entry.
• Managing weekly cheque runs and preparing vendor cheques for mailing.
• Handling vendor inquiries and reconciling vendor statements.
• Maintaining detailed records and files of accounting documents.
• Assisting with month-end closing processes and other accounting duties as needed.

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.