Salary guide
Accounts Payable Clerk
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £32,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
FinanceAccounting
- Accounts payable is vital for business cash flow
Other names this job is known by
- Purchase Ledger Clerk
- AP Clerk
Key responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices and payments
- Reconcile accounts and statements
- Maintain records and ledgers
- Liaise with suppliers and internal teams
- Support month-end close
Skills and qualifications required
- GCSEs (including maths and English)
- AAT Level 2 or 3 (advantageous)
- Experience in finance or admin roles
- IT and numeracy skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Clerk
- Accounts Payable Manager
- Finance Officer
- Accountant
How to get the job
- Study maths or business
- Complete an AAT qualification
- Gain experience in finance or admin roles
- Progress to senior or management positions
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