Accounts Payable Clerk

Department: Finance

Location: Derby, UK

Description

The finance department at Flint Bishop are growing and we are now looking to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to manage the purchase ledger for the firm, but who can also support the wider department with a range of finance administrative tasks in high volume.

The finance department is based at our Derby head offices, and manages all financial transactions and accounting for all of our offices locations, and is high-volume and fast moving, so this role would be ideal for someone from a similar fast-paced setting.

You will work under the direction of the Financial Controller and other senior managers in the organisation.

In between managing the workload for the accounts payable, you will also support other colleagues in transactional finance, which may require you to process payments, chase outstanding monies and any other financial tasks assigned.

This role is full time, permanent, working Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:15, 36.25 hours per week, and is based on site at our Pride Park offices in Derby.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently;
• Create and process bulk payments on a weekly basis;
• Setting up new Suppliers
• Liaise with suppliers – answering queries and raising questions as necessary;
• Process expense claims and Credit Card statements for the firm;
• Manage the Petty Cash;
• Ensure invoices are authorized and booked promptly once received;
• Perform Month end tasks – Bank reconciliation / Journals;
• Provide supplier state
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as necessary.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, with a sound knowledge of VAT;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook;
• Experience with an online banking system – NatWest / Barclays;
• Ability to learn quickly and be flexible with their approach to work;
• Be highly self-motivated and comfortable with regular deadlines;
• Able to multi-task and prioritise their workload;
• Be numerate and highly accurate with their work;
• Hard working and be a good team player;
• Excellent communications skills.
  
  

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Parking provided by the firm
• Life insurance
• Great working environment at our Derby offices
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services