Accounts Payable Clerk

Location Hartlepool
Discipline: Accountancy & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £29,000
Contact name: Emily Watson

Contact email: emily@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23083
Published: about 20 hours ago

​A growing organisation is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves managing the purchase ledger, processing invoices accurately, and ensuring suppliers are paid on time. This position would suit someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure supplier invoices and expenses are correctly coded and approved

  • Communicate with internal teams to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies

  • Manage the AP inbox and handle queries efficiently

  • Reconcile supplier statements

  • Support month-end processes, including accruals

  • Carry out due diligence checks on new suppliers

  • Maintain the purchase ledger

  • Process monthly payment runs

  • Resolve supplier enquiries or payment issues

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Strong experience with MS Excel and ERP systems

  • At least 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role

  • Good understanding of basic bookkeeping

  • AAT qualification is desirable but not essential

Benefits

  • Competitive holiday allowance

  • Company pension scheme

  • On-site parking

  • Access to wellbeing support programs