Accounts Payable Clerk – 9 Month Contract- with the opportunity to go permanent

Location: Wirral
Salary: Up to £30,000 pro rata
Contract: 9 months – Maternity Cover

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a well-established organisation based on the Wirral on a 9-month maternity cover contract.

This is a busy transactional role within the finance team, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts
• Check prices, quantities, VAT and invoice validity.
• Obtain the appropriate authorisation for invoices where required.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve invoice queries.
• Ensure invoices are processed promptly and suppliers are paid within agreed terms.
• Process employee expenses
• Assist with weekly payment runs when required.
• Produce monthly corporate card reports and reconcile outstanding items.
• Post bank statements on a daily basis.
• Support month-end procedures and financial reporting.
• Maintain a smooth flow of invoices through the ERP accounting system and prevent processing backlogs.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable environment.
• Good Excel skills, including experience with Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience dealing with supplier queries and reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a 9-month contract within a well-established Wirral-based organisation.