Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Department: Finance
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (commensurate with experience)
Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Location: Southgate, London
About the Company:
An organization focused on improving the lives of vulnerable individuals across the UK by delivering safe housing and services for the homeless. With over 3800 accommodation units, they collaborate with private investors, local authorities, charities, and housing associations to create positive social impact.
The Role:
The Senior Accounts Payable Clerk will support the Accounts function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of high-volume purchase invoices. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Accounts Payable, with knowledge of Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Process purchase invoices and maintain the purchase ledger accounts.
* Ensure all costs are authorized before processing payments.
* Record supplier invoices, expenses, and credit card costs.
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
* Respond to supplier inquiries regarding invoicing.
* Manage weekly payment runs and reconcile supplier ledgers.
* Reconcile multiple bank accounts.
* Communicate and maintain supplier relationships.
* Process journal entries, petty cash postings, and expense claims.
* Allocate payments and issue remittances.
Skills & Knowledge:
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
* Intermediate experience with Sage 50.
* 2-3 years of finance experience.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
* Property management experience is a plus.
* High numeracy and attention to detail.
Ideal (but not Essential):
* Knowledge of Sage Intact.
Benefits:
* 23 days leave, plus bank holidays.
* Long service holiday rewards.
* Private health insurance.
* Birthday off and well-being day.
* Maternity/Paternity Pay.
* Pension scheme increase after 2 years.
* Mental health & wellbeing training.
* £500 referral scheme for employee referrals.
* Company payday lunch and daily fresh fruit.
Diversity & Inclusion:
The company promotes inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Assistance during the recruitment process is available upon request