Accounts Payable Clerk

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

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

​A growing organisation is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the finance team on an ongoing, temporary 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