Accounts Payable (Finance Administrator)

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected organisation within the housing and community services sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a collaborative finance team and contribute to the continued success of a values-driven organisation.

Your new role
As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function, ensuring supplier payments, financial records and accounting processes are maintained accurately and efficiently.Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining supplier accounts and completing regular account reconciliations
• Processing and coding invoices within the finance system
• Distributing invoices for approval and following up where necessary
• Assisting with the processing of supplier payments and payment runs
• Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier account discrepancies
• Supporting the processing of employee expenses and travel claims
• Providing cover for electronic payment and cheque processing activities
• Assisting with accounting routines and month-end activities to ensure reporting deadlines are met
• Handling finance-related correspondence and enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Producing reports and finance information as required

What you'll need to succeed
Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience gained within the last 5 years in a purchase ledger or accounts payable environment
• Practical experience using BACS and working within a computerised finance system
• At least 5 GCSEs (Grade C or equivalent) including English and Maths, or additional relevant finance experience
• Strong IT literacy with proven experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data processing and financial administration
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Desirable Criteria

• Experience processing direct debits, journal entries, accruals and staff expenses
• Exposure to internal or external audit processes
• Experience working within a regulated, housing, public sector or not-for-profit environment
• Relevant finance-related professional development or qualifications

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible working options
• Contributory pension scheme and Health Cash Plan
• Free health checks and Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training, development, and the opportunity to join a supportive, purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in local communities.

What you need to do now

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