Accounts Payable Advisor

SSE plc; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

SSE plc is hiring an Accounts Payable Advisor on a fixed-term contract for 12 months in a part-time role (18 hours). The base location is MacColl House, Woodrow, Eurocentral, North Lanarkshire, with 50% of duties in that location.

You will process vendor payments, manage bank details and resolve discrepancies in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent service to colleagues and suppliers. The role offers flexible benefits and a pro rata salary of £30,684–£36,666, reflecting part-time

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable with invoice and expense processing.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Good organisational and digital skills including Excel and finance systems.
• Proactive and adaptable with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments and maintain vendor bank details.
• Respond to queries and build relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Follow established processes, controls and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to team performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet service levels in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Vendor management

Customer service

Excel

Oracle

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following location MacColl House, Woodrow
Eurocentral, North Lanarkshire, ML1 4YQ

Salary: £30,684 - £36,666 (Pro rata) + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Fixed Term contract-12months| Part time-18hours | Flexible First options available

The role

The Accounts Payable Advisor is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor payments and vendor bank details, ensuring payments are made efficiently and in line with company policies within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

You will

• Process vendor payments and maintain vendor bank details, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to ensure timely payment.
• Deliver excellent customer service by responding to queries, providing support and building positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Follow established processes, controls and compliance requirements to ensure all activities are completed accurately, securely and in line with relevant regulations.
• Contribute to team performance by sharing ideas, participating in team discussions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Work collaboratively to achieve individual and team targets, helping to meet agreed service levels within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You have

• Experience in Accounts Payable with a good understanding of invoice & expense processing, payments and query resolution in a busy, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and confidently support colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, enabling you to investigate issues, identify solutions and maintain high levels of accuracy.
• Good organisational and digital skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) and finance or payment systems (preferably Oracle).
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage changing priorities, deliver high-quality work at pace and contribute to continuous improvement.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

• Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
• Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.