Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

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Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
£30,000 per annum.
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
Warrington - hybrid working model in place.
Free parking on site .

Adaptable Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a successful Warrington based business who is looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to take the lead on the Accounts Payable function for the organisation's overseas business.

This role combines hands-on AP responsibilities with a coordination role across a small team of AP clerks based overseas. You'll act as the key link between the UK and overseas team, ensuring accurate, timely processing of payables while promoting consistency, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement across the function.

Key duties and responsibilities
AP Processes
Take ownership of end-to-end AP processes including invoice receipt, coding, approval, and posting
Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments in line with agreed terms
Complete and review supplier reconciliations, resolving queries efficiently
Maintain AP ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Prepare and review payment runs, including cross-border transactions
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
Support month-end close activities including accruals and reporting
Take the lead in coordinating day-to-day activities across the AP team
Encourage and contribute to continuous improvement in processes
Liaise with internal departments and finance stakeholders across the UK and South Africa
Build effective relationships with suppliers and resolve queries professionally
Work closely with the Financial Controller on AP performance and improvements

Process Improvement & Controls
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency xwzovoh and consistency within AP processes
Support the maintenance and strengthening of financial controls
Assist with internal and external audit requirements
Ensure adherence to local regulatory and tax requirements

Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in a senior or experienced role
Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practice
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills
Proficiency in finance systems and Excel
Ability to take initiative and lead by example within the AP function