Accounts Payable Accountant

About Us

Clair Group Services Ltd is a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast-growing holding company in the aeronautical sector.

Clair Group Services Ltd employs all the support functions (accounting, IT, human resources, etc.) dedicated to its various subsidiaries.

We are ambitious, love challenges and believe in investing in our people and building a team environment where everyone can contribute to creating a great service for our customers and enabling the company for rapid growth and success.

The Role – Accounts Payable Officer

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and organised, ensuring that supplier invoices are accurately reviewed, correctly recorded and processed in accordance with applicable accounting and VAT requirements. This role requires someone with a good understanding of accounting principles, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with suppliers, internal departments and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Review supplier invoices to ensure that they are accurate, complete and comply with applicable invoicing and VAT requirements.
• Process and record supplier invoices in the accounting system, ensuring correct account coding, expense categorisation and VAT treatment.
• Monitor invoices received through AP Management tool, ensuring that they are correctly categorised and supported by the appropriate documentation following management approval.
• Follow up with budget holders and managers regarding invoice validation, missing information and approval workflows.
• Monitor supplier accounts and balances, including identifying discrepancies, overdue invoices and outstanding payments.
• Perform supplier account reconciliations and investigate any differences.
• Track quotations, proformas, advance payments and credit notes, ensuring they are properly recorded and followed up.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with suppliers and their accounting departments to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end accounting procedures and provide relevant reports and reconciliations.
• Provide general accounting support to the Finance team and undertake other related duties as required.

You must have:

• A-Level in Accounting or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong motivation to develop accounting expertise within an international environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software (SAGE preferred).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

You are also:

• Highly organised, methodical and detail-oriented.
• Proactive, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A good communicator, able to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A team player with a high level of integrity and discretion.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to the Finance team.