Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Coventry. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has built a strong foundation within Accounts Payable and is now looking to take the next step in their career within a business that genuinely values its employees and offers excellent opportunities for progression.

Working within a friendly, collaborative, and fast-paced finance team, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time while maintaining strong relationships with both internal departments and external suppliers. This is a varied position where you will be involved in the full purchase-to-pay cycle, from invoice processing and reconciliations through to payment runs, month-end activities, and resolving complex supplier queries. Eventually, you will transition into an Assistant Accountant role!

Skills Required

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger position, with proven experience operating at a senior level within a busy finance environment.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs, and month-end responsibilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries, and payment issues efficiently.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, capable of managing a high-volume workload while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a genuine desire to contribute towards the success of the wider finance department.

What You Will Receive

• The opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation that is committed to investing in its employees and supporting long-term career development.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, allowing you to continue expanding your knowledge and preparing for future progression.
• Hybrid working opportunities, offering greater flexibility and helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to wider finance processes beyond Accounts Payable.
• A positive and supportive working culture that encourages collaboration, recognises success, and promotes continuous improvement.

Summary

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to step into a senior position where you can utilise your technical expertise, and make a genuine impact within a growing finance team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful Coventry-based organisation. Offering variety, responsibility, and genuine career progression, this role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career.