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This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company that specializes in delivering innovative home appliance solutions and managing the complete supply chain for globally recognized brands. Company Profile: Our client is a privately owned, dynamic business, focused on providing home appliance solutions to retailers, consumers, and business-to-business customers. They take care of the complete supply chain, from product sourcing and factory management to home delivery and everything in between. They take the headache out of getting the right product to the right place at the right time. They pride themselves on working closely with their licensed partners across a number of product categories and are the exclusive license holder of the Russell Hobbs brand for Microwaves, Large Appliances, Floorcare, Heating, Cooling, and Air Treatment. Their licensed ranges include George Foreman BBQs, Rangemaster Small Appliances, and a variety of Heating, Cooling, and Air Treatment products under the Zanussi brand. They also have a portfolio of their own brands, which offers the flexibility to react quickly to ever-changing customer needs and market trends. They have been delighting retailers with exceptional service and innovative solutions for over 12 years. Their energetic team boasts vast experience working in this sector across both the UK and China. Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role: The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including accurate processing and authorization of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and company credit card transactions. Maintain supplier records, support payment runs, reconcile supplier accounts, and resolve invoice or payment queries while ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls. Prepare routine financial reports and spend analysis, manage the Accounts Payable inbox, and provide administrative support to the wider finance team. Contribute to process improvements, maintain accurate financial records, and support month-end activities to ensure the efficient and timely operation of the Accounts Payable function. Requirements Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities below may apply across group companies where appropriate. Invoice processing and authorisation Record supplier invoices and staff expenses accurately on the accounting system, ensuring correct coding to expense categories and departmental budgets Obtain appropriate approval either directly from the budget holder or against the relevant purchase order and goods receipt Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within company policy and agreed timescales, maintaining a clear audit trail Credit card and employee expenses Log company credit card statements and issue them to relevant employees for receipt submission Chase missing receipts, ensure expenses are appropriately authorised and post them accurately to the accounting system Ensure credit card and employee expenses are processed in line with company policy and agreed deadlines Purchase ledger and supplier management Set up new suppliers on the accounting system and maintain supplier records accurately Review supplier statements, identify missing invoices and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries promptly Carry out appropriate checks for new supplier setups and any changes to bank details to support fraud prevention and control Prepare payment recommendations and support payment runs in line with company procedures Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and their credit control teams Reporting and wider support Manage the accounts payable inbox in an organised and timely manner Prepare routine reports and analysis from the ERP system to support the wider business and budget holders Produce regular analysis of logistics and operational spend, including volumes, total cost and average cost acro