Accounts Payable Specialist – Hybrid (Public Sector)

CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Crawley; Hybride; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

Crawley Borough Council is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts and ensuring payments are accurate and on time, while maintaining strong governance.

Working in a supportive local government environment, you will handle queries, support month-end activities and strive for continuous process improvements with a collaborative, detail‑driven approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or financial administration.
• High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with Excel and financial systems.

Responsabilités

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier accounts and ensure records are up to date.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items.
• Assist in creditor payment runs and monthly closing activities.
• Respond to supplier and departmental enquiries professionally.
• Monitor mailboxes/work queues and ensure service standards.
• Support month-end and year-end financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations and internal controls.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficient working practices.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Deadline management

Formation

AAT qualification

Willingness to study finance qualification

Outils

ERP financial systems

Description du poste

Crawley Borough Council is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts and ensuring payments are accurate and on time, while maintaining strong governance.

Working in a supportive local government environment, you will handle queries, support month-end activities and strive for continuous process improvements with a collaborative, detail‑driven approach.