Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk Location: Chelmsford Contract: Fixed-Term (9–12 months) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team based in Chelmsford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Following an initial training period, this role offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The Role: Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the efficient administration and accounting of purchases and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all processes. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain accurate supplier records, including payment terms and account details * Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers * Reconcile supplier accounts, including agent and contra accounts * Obtain necessary approvals to facilitate payments * Review supplier statements and identify missing invoices, requesting copies where required * Register all invoices on the system (FCL) * Ensure invoices are checked against estimates and processed accurately * Re-distribute unapproved invoices to relevant business units and obtain authorisation About You: * Proven experience working as an Accounts Payable Clerk * Strong experience handling high-volume payment runs * Experience working with multi-currency transactions (preferred) * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills * Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships * Committed to seeing the contract through Benefits * Company events * Company pension scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Free parking and on-site parking If you are a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional looking for your next contract role in a supportive and flexible working environment, we would love to hear from you