Accounts Payable Clerk

Position: Accounts Payable Clerk (Permanent)
Location: Brighton

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join a friendly finance team. This role has become available due to an internal promotion and offers future progression opportunities within accounts. Ideally you’ll have accounts payable / bought ledger / purchase ledger experience but applicants from general accountancy backgrounds and graduates (or equivalent) in finance or similar will also be considered.

The duties of the Accounts Payable Clerk are:

* Process vendor invoices accurately and on time

* Negotiate payment terms and manage supplier communications

* Post vendor payments and perform daily bank reconciliations

* Prepare and execute scheduled payment runs

* Maintain vendor accounts and perform regular reconciliations

* Support audits with documentation and explanations

Skills & experience required:

* Previous experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role highly desired

* Strong Excel skills; SAP experience is an advantage (training provided if you have experience similar systems)

* Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage repetitive tasks

* Good communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude

* Graduates with strong accounting basics and enthusiasm will be considered

Salary, hours and company benefits:

* £28,000 to £34,000 based on experience

* Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm hybrid working (3 days a week in the office, 2 remote)

* Free onsite parking

* Many other company benefits

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy