Accounts Payable Adviser

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible blended working between home

Learning & development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking an Accounts Payable Adviser to join our busy finance team on a part-time basis. You will help ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and paid on time, supporting our financial operations.

You will work with colleagues across service areas, handle queries, reconcile accounts, and contribute to improvements in processes, with a focus on accuracy, customer service, and meeting financial timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused, financial or administrative environment is essential.
• Strong written communication skills and accuracy are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Investigation and resolution of payment and invoice queries is expected.
• Good IT skills including MS Office and financial systems are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timeliness of payments.
• Resolve supplier queries and reconcile accounts as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with month-end procedures.
• Support ongoing improvements to accounts payable processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Adviser

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part time

Advert Start Date: 19/09/2026

Advert End Date: 02/10/2026 23:59

Salary: £28,153 - £29,071 pro rata

Hours per week: Part Time

Job Category: Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement

Vacancy ID: 302261

Employment Location: Middlesbrough

Post Number: 4323719

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 2 Oct

Further Information

We're looking for a proactive and driven Accounts Payable Officer to join our busy, high-performing team, where your work will directly support the Council's financial operations and help ensure our suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

As part of the Accounts Payable team, you'll play a key role in maintaining efficient processes and strong supplier relationships.

In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for processing invoices, resolving supplier queries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring payments are made in line with agreed timescales and financial procedures.

You’ll bring a professional, customer-focused approach, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately under pressure while delivering high standards of service.

About You

You’ll bring experience from a customer-focused, financial or administrative environment and be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will need to have:

• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• The ability to investigate and resolve payment and invoice queries effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a genuine team ethos.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications and financial systems.

You will work closely with suppliers, service areas, and colleagues across the Council, ensuring invoices are processed efficiently and queries are resolved promptly.

Experience within an Accounts Payable or similar finance environment is highly desirable.

What We Offer

In return, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking working environment, including:

• Flexible blended working between home and our modern flagship offices.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• A welcoming, collaborative team culture within an innovative service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while developing your career in a progressive organisation.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

Please note this post is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Check, which includes a Verification of Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only).

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.