Accounts Payable Officer

Confidential; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Study support opportunities

Employee wellbeing and assistance

Life assurance cover

Access to discounts and lifestyle bene

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer based in High Wycombe with a strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial controls. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, on a 3–6 month contract, with hybrid working (1 in-office day per week and open to remote).

You will process invoices, payments and reconciliations, support month-end reporting and audits, and help improve financial systems.

Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices, payments and reconciliations.
• Experience working in a Housing Association.
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and supplier payments accurately.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end reporting and audits.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries.

Skills

Invoice processing

ERP systems

VAT knowledge

Excel proficiency

Tools

Accounting software

Purchase ledger software

Job description

Accounts Payable Officer

Based in High Wycombe

1 Day a week in office (open to remote)

Full-time, 37 hours per week, 3-6 Month Contract

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial controls to join a local dedicated Housing Association.

In this role, you'll deliver an accurate and efficient accounts payable service, ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and on time while maintaining strong financial controls. From processing invoices and payments to reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies and supporting month-end reporting and audits, you'll ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Working closely with suppliers and colleagues, you'll also resolve queries, support timely approvals and improve financial systems and processes to deliver a more efficient and reliable service.

Accounts Payable Officer - We're looking for someone with

• Experience processing invoices, payments and reconciliations within a finance environment


• Experience working in a Housing Association


• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems


• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, purchase ledger procedures and account reconciliations


• An understanding of VAT regulations, and delegated authority frameworks and approval processes


• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Accounts Payable Officer - Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary package


• Generous pension scheme


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• Extensive annual leave entitlement


• Professional development and study support opportunities


• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes


• Life assurance cover


• Access to discounts and lifestyle benefits