Accounts Payable Clerk

We are pleased to be working with an excellent Chester based company who are looking to expand their finance department and are looking for an accounts payable clerk to join them on a full time, permanent basis.

• Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, goods received notes (GRNs), and supplier invoices to ensure accuracy and authorisation prior to payment.
• Ensure all invoices are coded to the correct nominal ledger accounts, departments, and cost centres.
• Prepare and process weekly or monthly supplier payment runs (via BACS, CHAPS, or cheque).
• Ensure all payments are properly authorised in line with company policy and delegated authority limits.
• Reconcile supplier statements, ensuring that all invoices, credit notes, and payments are accurately reflected.
• Maintain an accurate aged creditors report and monitor outstanding balances.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring bank and contact details are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, and reporting.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for internal and external audits.
• Produce reports on AP performance, ageing, and cash flow forecasts as required.

• Minimum 1 year accounts payable/purchase ledger experience
• AAT level 2 (minimum or studying)

• 37.5 hours per week - flexi rota system
• 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Study support for AAT
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance x2