Job Description
Macildowie are working with this client based in Bedford to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Processing Clerk on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential for a longer-term opportunity.
- Salary: £26,000
- Contract Type: 6-month FTC
- Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days office, 3 days home after initial training)
- Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week, 1-hour lunch)
This role sits within a busy and collaborative Purchase Ledger team, reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager. It's a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, digitally-led finance department with a friendly, supportive culture and a growing transformation agenda.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Accurately process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes (PO and non-PO)
- Maintain the AP ledger inbox, ensuring timely action on all incoming items
- Match, batch and code invoices with a focus on 3-way matching
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs in line with supplier terms
- Support internal teams and external suppliers with AP queries
- Assist with month-end processes and reporting as required
- Input into process improvements and system optimisation
About You:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger environment
- Confident using finance systems (Oracle Financials preferred but not essential)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments
- Able to work on your own initiative while contributing to a team
- GCSEs in Maths and English (essential); AAT qualification desirable
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