Accounts Payable Clerk

Master the essentials of accounts payable, invoicing and finance workflows with this tailored online course for clerk-level finance roles.

Overview:

The Accounts Payable Clerk course is designed to introduce learners to the full workflow of managing financial obligations within a business. It focuses on accurate invoice processing, supplier account management, payment scheduling and reconciling records—all from a digital-first perspective. Whether you're entering finance administration or want to understand the accounts payable cycle better, this course delivers clear and structured knowledge.

Covering key areas such as ledger accuracy, payment terms, and transaction records, you'll build the confidence to navigate finance systems without relying on jargon or fluff. No prior finance experience is required—just the willingness to learn how numbers move behind the scenes in an organised business environment.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the core duties of an accounts payable clerk.
• Process and record invoices accurately in financial systems.
• Maintain clear supplier records with consistent documentation.
• Identify key payment terms and schedule outgoing payments.
• Spot and correct errors in purchase and payment entries.
• Use digital tools for account reconciliation and reporting.

Who is this Course For

• People interested in finance roles with structured tasks and systems.
• New office staff aiming to handle financial documents confidently.
• Small business owners managing supplier payments on their own.
• Job seekers aiming for entry-level accounting clerk positions.
• Admin staff transitioning into finance or accounts departments.
• Career changers looking for stable finance-related office work.
• Freelancers wanting to manage their supplier payments better.
• Anyone curious about the flow of business payments and records.

Career Path

• Accounts Payable Clerk – £23,000 average salary
• Finance Administrator – £25,000 average salary
• Accounts Assistant – £24,500 average salary
• Purchase Ledger Clerk – £22,500 average salary
• Accounts Officer – £26,000 average salary
• Credit Controller – £27,000 average salary