Accounts Payable Officer

Ivy Rock Partners; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the non-profit sector is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their finance team in Manchester. The role involves managing supplier invoices, staff expenses, and grant payments. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills, with a minimum of one year of experience in Accounts Payable. This is a fixed-term contract with flexible working options.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Familiarity with bank cash management systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Resolving supplier queries efficiently.
• Managing staff cash expenses and company credit card transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

NetSuite

Job description

Salix's mission is to enable and inspire organisations in the public and private sectors to achieve their ambitious net zero targets and create better places to live and work. They deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities boost their energy efficiency, reduce their impact on the environment, save money and to remove more households from fuel poverty.

Salix works with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. As well as managing the funding schemes, they provide professional advice, expertise, and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects. They also offer insight, intelligence, and influence by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from project delivery to help improve future schemes and policy development. Salix was created in 2004 and have been growing ever since, now employing over 200 people, with offices in Manchester and London. They are committed to and passionate about supporting the public sector on the road to net zero.

The role

Salix are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their finance team in Manchester. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will be responsible for all aspects of the payments process, including supplier invoices, staff expenses, and grant payments. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an accounts payable environment and be confident in handling a variety of financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders and supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Resolving supplier queries efficiently and maintaining strong relationships.
• Managing staff cash expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Processing loan and grant payments in line with company policies.
• Monitoring the central accounts email inbox and responding to inquiries.
• Entering payments into NatWest Bank and managing Autopay uploads.
• Assisting with other ad hoc duties as required.

Key Criteria

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable
• Familiarity with bank cash management systems.
• Strong Microsoft 365 and NetSuite (or similar accounting software) skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach.

What Salix can offer you

• The role is to be offered on an 12- 18 month fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension or permanent role thereafter
• Flexible working: 1 day required in Manchester office
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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