Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Harper May is partnering with a high-end interior design company that is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join its growing finance team. With a reputation for delivering exceptional design and bespoke client experiences, the business is expanding rapidly and requires a detail-focused finance professional to support its day-to-day financial operations.

Role Overview:
As Senior Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a key role in managing the accounts payable process, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices, supplier payments, and reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a creative, fast-paced business with the opportunity to contribute to the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely posting to the ledger

Prepare supplier payment runs and manage payment schedules in line with company policy

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or queries

Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Manage staff expenses and ensure compliance with company expense policies

Assist with month-end close, including preparation of AP-related journals and reconciliations

Support improvements to AP processes and help streamline systems as the business scales

Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and reporting as required by the Finance Manager

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, ideally at senior or supervisory level

Prior experience within a project-based business (design, creative, construction, or similar) is advantageous

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing high volumes of transactions

Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems

Proactive, organised, and able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment