Accounts Payable Clerk

Behind every well-run business lies a finance team that ensures no invoice is left hanging and no vendor left waiting. This Accounts Payable Clerk course covers the key financial operations that support accounts payable functions. From invoice verification to maintaining strong supplier relationships, it offers a structured introduction to the essentials of payable processes.

You’ll learn how to manage compliance in a financial setting, explore strategies for payment optimisation, and understand the importance of ethical handling in all areas. The modules also explore stakeholder engagement and career advancement—all without leaving your spreadsheet in disarray. If numbers are your language, this course offers fluent conversation.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the role and scope of accounts payable functions.
• Learn fundamentals of financial accounting and reconciliation methods.
• Explore invoice verification and processing procedures in finance.
• Gain insight into managing supplier relations and communications.
• Understand payment cycles, optimisation, and financial reporting.
• Learn ethical approaches and compliance within finance environments.

Who is this Course For:

• Finance assistants looking to focus on accounts payable work.
• Admin professionals transitioning into finance-based responsibilities.
• Bookkeepers aiming to expand payable process knowledge.
• Junior accountants managing supplier invoices and payments.
• Office staff supporting business finance operations.
• SME owners overseeing their own accounts payable systems.
• Graduates exploring finance department career routes.
• Vendor managers working alongside finance teams regularly.

Career Path:

• Accounts Payable Clerk – £23,000 to £29,000 per year
• Finance Assistant – £24,000 to £30,000 per year
• Bookkeeping Officer – £22,000 to £28,000 per year
• Accounts Administrator – £23,000 to £31,000 per year
• Vendor Relationship Coordinator – £26,000 to £34,000 per year
• Finance Analyst (AP Focus) – £30,000 to £40,000 per year