Accounts Payable Clerk

Senior Accounts Payable Clerk | Ellesmere Port | 2–3 Month Contract | Immediate Start | £30,000–£35,000

Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Ellesmere Port
£30,000–£35,000 (pro rata)
2–3 Month Contract
Immediate Start
Hybrid Working

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and fast-paced organisation based in Ellesmere Port. We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join the finance team on an immediate-start contract, supporting the business during a busy period.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and can hit the ground running from day one.

The Role

You will take ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full accounts payable function from invoice receipt through to payment
• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Assisting with month-end accounts payable activities
• Supporting the wider finance team as required during this busy period

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in a Senior Accounts Payable or similar role
• Is confident managing the full end-to-end AP process independently
• Has experience processing payment runs
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Can start immediately or at very short notice
• Is proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000 (pro rata)
• Immediate start
• 2–3 month contract with the possibility of extension
• Hybrid working
• Friendly and supportive finance team
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy organisation

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional available for an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.