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Name
Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Clerk
Ref #
159
Date
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
State
Bedford
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Department
Finance
Business unit
Shared services
Position level
Apprentice
Working time
Full-time
Working arrangements
On-site

Description & Requirements

Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Clerk

Role Purpose


The AP/AR Clerk is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions. This role supports the finance team in maintaining strong vendor and customer relationships while safeguarding the integrity of financial data.


Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP):
• Process vendor invoices and credit memos accurately and promptly, processing all invoices older than 48 hours
• Verify invoice details, approvals, and payment terms
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process payments in compliance with company policies
• Processing of Concur expense claims
Accounts Receivable (AR):
• Generate and issue customer invoices based on contracts and sales orders
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection
• Reconcile AR ledger and resolve discrepancies
• Build effective relationships with customers and resolve billing enquiries
General Finance Support:
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP/AR (e.g. GRNI)
• Prepare reports summarizing AP/AR status for management review
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, procurement) to resolve issues


Qualifications & Skills
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred but not essential)
• Ideally part qualified (CIMA or ACCA)
Experience:
• Experience in a similar role (not essential)
• Open to an apprenticeship route, with training toward a professional qualification
Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software (IFS, SAP, Oracle or similar)
Core Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
Additional:
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and internal controls
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Attributes
• Experience with high-volume transaction environments
• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and reconciliations
• Understanding of compliance issues related to AP/AR (e.g., VAT)


At Axis we expect every employee to commit to our Teamship Rules:

  • Caring: for each other, our customers, our suppliers and all other stakeholders 
  • Hardworking: With diligence, creativity, and by going the extra mile
  • Integrity: Through honesty with oneself and with others
  • Positivity: A can-do attitude
  • Synergy: A united front as team Axis