Graduate AP Clerk
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,570.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24,570 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15FW |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4730734_1759500487 |
Summary
Junior Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Nottingham
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Finance / Accounts Payable
Start Date: ASAP
Hays is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Graduate Accounts Payable Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to join a fast-paced finance team and gain valuable experience in Accounts Payable. If you're looking to build a career in finance and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate AP Assistant, you'll be involved in a wide range of tasks, including:
- Scanning and transferring invoices for processing
- Invoice processing and handling rejections
- Setting up new suppliers and managing amendments
- Supporting manual and system-generated payment runs
- Producing credit transfers and funding shortfall reports
- Processing rates and reconciling supplier accounts
- Managing final reminders and clearing the AP inbox
- Performing ad hoc duties to support the wider finance team
What We're Looking For:
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Confident, enthusiastic, and flexible approach
- Strong attention to detail with high accuracy and numeracy
- Self-starter with initiative and ownership of responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Highly motivated with a mature, proactive attitude
- Team player with a track record of meeting deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
- Previous experience in a finance / accounts role (could be placement year or experience)
Desirable Experience
- Familiarity with Excel and Word (including v-lookups and pivot tables)
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable or invoice-to-cash processes
- Awareness of general accounting procedures and compliance standards
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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