Banking and Accounts Payable Clerk

Department:Finance Location:Sunderland - Customer Support Centre Compensation:£26,000 / yearDescriptionWe are looking to recruit an Banking and Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance Team.As part of the Finance team, you’ll be responsible for daily import of store receipts and reconciliation, banking posting and cashbook reconciliation. Supporting the Accounts payable team on Ensuring all suppliers are paid accurately and within agreed terms.This position is a 6 month temporary contract.What does the role involve?Responsible for daily import of store receipts, reconciling with what stores have posted to the system for both cards and cash. Banking and cashbook reconciliation. Weekly KPI reporting of banking discrepancies and timely resolution. Updating Banking weekly discrepancy report and liaising with Stores/Regional managers for resolution Manage allocated supplier base, ensuring invoices are paid accurately and within agreed terms. Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliation to a high quality alongside a list of actions to tidy the ledger (if applicable). Invoice and credit note processing for both stock vendors (furniture purchase orders) and non-stock vendors (operating business expenses). Proactively investigate invoice queries to ensure suppliers are paid on the next payment run. Proactively communicate with suppliers, Purchase Ledger Manager, head office budget holders, warehouse and store contacts, and building a strong rapport by providing a trusted service.Who are we looking for?Experience within an Accounts Payable role Experience in high volume invoice environment Experience with Business Central accounting software (desirable) Intermediate level of Excel knowledge Friendly presence and helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others Ability to work responsibly with or without direct supervision in under pressure situation. Strong attention to detail Strong priority setting/time managementWhat’s in it for you?33 days holidays including bank holidays pro rata Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more! Colleague Discount Career progression Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7 Salary finance scheme Pension Scheme Death in Service Life assurance#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-21