Accounts Payable Clerk

Reference: BS24343_1749635202

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in expenses and purchase ledger processing? A well-established organisation based in Bedford is looking to add a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to their finance team.

You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with VAT requirements, and supporting the wider team with supplier invoice processing and reconciliations.

What you'll be doing:

  • Processing staff expenses across the business, ensuring accuracy and VAT compliance

  • Managing the expenses inbox and maintaining internal tracking spreadsheets

  • Importing and preparing payment runs

  • Processing supplier invoices, matching against POs, and coding to correct ledgers

  • Investigating and resolving invoice or payment queries

  • Reconciling supplier statements and supporting the team during month-end

  • Suggesting process improvements to enhance efficiency

  • Supporting ad-hoc finance tasks as needed

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger and/or expenses processing role

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

  • Confident communication skills to liaise with colleagues and suppliers

  • A proactive attitude with the ability to solve problems independently

  • Comfortable using Excel and confident working with finance systems

What's on offer:

  • 25 days holiday + 3 additional gifted days for Christmas closure

  • Private pension scheme

  • Optional private healthcare scheme

  • Staff discounts and perks platform

  • Supportive team environment and long-term career potential

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online or send your CV to [email protected]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£30,000.00 - £32,000.00
Per annum
GBP30000 - GBP32000 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Added 11/06/2025
Reference: BS24343_1749635202

Accounts Payable Clerk

Bedford
Permanent

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