Finance Assistant Accounts Payable

Riverside; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading housing association as a Finance Assistant Accounts Payable in Liverpool. You will support financial operations by processing invoices and payments, ensuring adherence to financial controls. The role offers competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive pay & generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in learning and development

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable department.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and make payments to contractors and suppliers.
• Provide advice on Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements with internal records.

Skills

Customer focused

Communication

Attention to detail

Proficient in MS Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the Finance Assistant Accounts Payable role at Riverside

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Finance Assistant Accounts Payable role at Riverside

Job Title: Finance Assistant Accounts Payable

Contract Type: Fixed term until 15/06/2026

Salary: £24,266 (£26,655 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day

Location: Liverpool, Speke

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Finance Assistant Accounts Payable

You will Carry out financial and administrative duties to support Customer Services, processing invoices and making payments to contractors and suppliers for goods and services, utilising relevant purchase to pay system and other IT systems.

About You

We are looking for someone who

• Experience of making customer payments within an accounts payable department. Proficient in the use of MS Excel.
• Basic knowledge of financial controls.
• Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, showing the ability to meet the needs of a varied customer base.
  
  

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working With Us, You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
• Hybrid working with a requirement to attendance the office on a fortnightly basis
  
  

Diversity And Inclusion At Riverside

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile

• Carry out the full range of administrative and financial activity required to ensure effective processing of invoices and timely payments to contractors and suppliers. Utilising Kontrolla and One Market place and OPEN processing, resolving issues and queries in line with agreed policies and procedures.
• Provide clear, supportive and accurate advice to suppliers and colleagues on Accounts Payable policies and procedures and coaching on IT system navigation, to ensure an understanding of the service and process to follow for prompt payment of invoices.
• Maintain and review system records to ensure accurate data is held and purchase order and invoice issues are investigated and resolved in line with agreed procedures and service level agreements, escalating as appropriate.
• Reconcile supplier statements with internal system records, identifying and resolving discrepancies where possible or escalating as appropriate.
• Develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders (contract owners / PO administrators / procurement team) to ensure effective processing of invoices and timely payments are progressed, escalating for line management intervention as required.
• Responsible for specific suppliers, to manage accounts proactively and efficiently, building solid working relationships to ensure invoices are produced accurately and efficiently, arranging and engaging in Supplier visits.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls and internal business processes to effectively support Customer Services.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service.
• Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
  
  

Person specification

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience of making customer payments within an accounts payable department. Proficient in the use of MS Excel.
• Basic knowledge of financial controls.
• Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, showing the ability to meet the needs of a varied customer base.
• Results focused with the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a housing environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Riverside by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Assistant” roles.

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bolton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper (R&D and Operations)

Daresbury, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Merseyside, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bolton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bolton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Salford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Crewe, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Deeside, Wales, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

North West, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Salford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

St Helens, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Knutsford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Altrincham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Altrincham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom 12 hours ago

Merseyside, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Helsby, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.