Accounts Payable Clerk - Temp

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk on a temporary basis to ensure that the company’s financial obligations to vendors and suppliers are met efficiently and accurately. You will provide support to the Head of Accounts Payable Team, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining proper records of transactions.

This is a Temporary role, office based in our Wolverhampton NDC, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Receive, review, and verify invoices and purchase orders for accuracy, proper approval, and adequate documentation.
• Data Entry: Enter invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy in coding and alignment with company policies.
• Vendor Relations: Communicate with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, inquiries, or payment status.
• Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments, including checks, wire transfers, and ACH payments, in a timely manner.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile monthly statements from vendors with internal records and resolve any discrepancies.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date files, including vendor files, payment records, and other relevant financial documents.
• Expense Reports: Process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and accuracy of receipts.
• Month-End Closing: Assist with month-end closing tasks, including generating reports and reconciling accounts payable ledgers.
• Compliance: Ensure that all accounts payable transactions comply with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Reporting: Prepare accounts payable reports as needed for management and audit purposes.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in an accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure