Hybrid Accounts Payable Specialist (20h/wk)

New Start; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible blended working between home/

Development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our busy finance team. This 20-hour per week post supports our suppliers and helps ensure invoices are processed accurately and paid on time.

You will handle invoice processing, supplier queries, and reconciliations, maintaining strong supplier relationships while following financial procedures. A customer-focused, detail-oriented approach and good IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or similar finance environment.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and resolve supplier queries.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Council to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Organizational skills

Team player

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our busy finance team. This 20-hour per week post supports our suppliers and helps ensure invoices are processed accurately and paid on time.

You will handle invoice processing, supplier queries, and reconciliations, maintaining strong supplier relationships while following financial procedures. A customer-focused, detail-oriented approach and good IT skills are essential.