Accounts Payable Officer – Inside IR35 – £22 per hour – Liverpool (hybrid)

Ashdown Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A government body is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to handle purchase order invoices and non-order payments accurately. This hybrid contract role lasts for 62 weeks, requiring about 35 hours a week with approximately 4 days of remote work. Candidates should have proven accounts payable experience, ideally in a large organization and familiarity with SAP systems. AAT qualification and knowledge of CIS & IR35 regulations are advantageous. The role offers a rate of £22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable, ideally in a large organization.
• Data entry experience within financial systems is essential.
• AAT qualification and understanding of anti-fraud practices are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase order invoices and non-order payments accurately.
• Support the P2P process by resolving statement reconciliation issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in accounts payable role

Data entry in financial systems

Understanding of CIS & IR35 regulations

AAT qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

A government body is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to process purchase order invoices and non-order payments accurately to strict deadlines. Duties will also include supporting the P2P process by proactively identifying and resolving statement reconciliation issues and queries whilst building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external. Utilising and interrogating reports and workflows.

Contract Details

Based in the Liverpool area – hybrid, after training, with circa 4 days per week from home. This is a contract role for initially 62 weeks (35 hours per week) from approximately 19th January and paying £22 per hour, less deductions for insurance, taxes and umbrella company charges (PAYE £17 per hour). The closing date is Monday, 22nd December.

Requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must have proven experience in a dedicated accounts payable role, ideally within a large, complex organisation or local authority. You must have data entry experience within financial systems, ideally SAP. The ideal candidate will also be AAT qualified, evidence of ongoing personal development, an understanding of CIS (construction industry scheme) & IR35 regulations as well as up-to-date training/knowledge of anti‑fraud practices.