Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

Devon County Council; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking a Finance Officer in the Accounts Payable Team to process a high volume of invoices and respond to queries in a busy, supportive environment.

The role requires AP or finance experience, accuracy under tight deadlines, and a positive, customer-focused approach when dealing with stakeholders. The successful candidate will train and develop new colleagues and contribute to ongoing process improvements within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or a finance-related role is essential.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively, often to tight deadlines.
• Positive, customer-focused approach when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to support training and development of new colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices for payment.
• Respond to a wide range of enquiries daily.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements within the team.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and new starters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Communication skills

Prioritising workloads

Proactive approach

Job description

Job description

Internal Only - Ringfenced to the Revenue & Payments Team Only

Finance Officer
Accounts Payable Team - Revenue and Payments
Grade D

Permanent

Full Time 37 hours per week

The Accounts Payable Team is looking to recruit a Grade D Finance Officer.

This role offers the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team responsible for processing a high volume of invoices and responding to a wide range of queries on a daily basis. Experience of working within an Accounts Payable environment or a finance-related role is essential, as is the ability to work accurately and effectively, often to tight deadlines. A positive and customer-focused approach when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders is also key.

We are seeking a positive, self-motivated individual who is keen to support the training and development of new colleagues. The successful candidate will play an active role in implementing process improvements and contributing to the ongoing success and efficiency of the team.

In addition, the postholder will provide support and guidance to junior team members and new starters, helping to foster a collaborative working environment and strong team ethos.

Excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise workloads effectively, and the confidence to work independently are essential. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a flexible, proactive approach and a willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the team.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, then please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail] .

Interview Date: 16 th September 2026.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages .
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• Happy to Talk Flexible Working -The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
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• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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