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Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Clerk

Bedford, United Kingdom

Working with some high-profile customers within the Military and Aerospace sectors, we have ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years and are looking for enthusiastic team players with a passion in supporting our mission to provide market leading customers with a high technology, high reliability Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Our delivery targets are equally ambitious at 100% on time with zero defects to achieve our Vision to add value to our customers’ business every day. Long-term trusting relationships with our colleagues, customers and suppliers are at the core of what we do. If you believe we’re a good fit with your own values and have a passion for being part of our future success, we would love to hear from you. We invest in our people with training and coaching helping every individual achieve their potential. If you are interested in joining a business that strives to be the best in People Excellence, with comprehensive benefits and career opportunities please apply below.

Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Clerk

 

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

 

+44 (0)1234 342932
Enquiries-Axis@noSpamcicor.com

Cicor production site (Axis Electronics Ltd.) in Bedford, UK