Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Hybrid Role – Leicestershire Based Your new company An established organisation is continuing to expand its transactional finance team following a period of transformation and process improvement. The environment is fast‑paced, high‑volume and supported by modern automation tools, with a leadership team focused on stabilisation, continuous improvement and building a strong, capable Accounts Payable function.

With an already large accounts payable team, the business is now recruiting multiple more Accounts Payable professionals on a temporary basis at various levels to support ongoing growth, internal promotions, and process re‑engineering projects. Your new role You’ll join the accounts function in either a transactional Accounts Payable Specialist role or a Senior AP role, depending on your experience. The role will initially be until June 2026 with potential for extension or permanent contract.

Typical responsibilities include:
Processing high volumes of supplier invoices using automated workflows Working confidently with AI‑driven invoice capture tools and ERP system Managing and resolving AP queries Completing supplier reconciliations Supporting payment runs and retention releases Participating in system testing, process reviews and continuous improvement activities Working across multiple workflows in a fast‑moving environment What you'll need to succeed You must be someone who can hit the ground running and thrive in a high‑volume, dynamic environment.

The team values people who are confident, proactive and able to work without heavy supervision. Accounts Payable Specialist: 3–5 years’ AP experience Strong invoice processing and core AP knowledge Comfortable using automated systems and learning new tools quickly Senior Accounts Payable: 5 years’ AP experience Skilled in query handling, stakeholder management and reconciliations Strong communication skills and the ability to support more complex AP tasks No management responsibilities – this is a senior technical role Across both levels:
Intermediate Excel Ability to work independently and ask the right questions No qualifications required What you'll get in return Competitive salary based on experience Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Flexible start/finish times between 8am and 6pm 37.5‑hour working week Opportunity to join a large, supportive finance team undergoing exciting process improvements Exposure to new systems, automation tools and continuous improvement projects Potential for extension or permanent opportunities A role where high performers are recognised and internal progression is encouraged What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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