Hybrid Accounts Payable Specialist - Local Govt

Crawley; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Crawley Borough Council is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. You will process invoices, resolve payment queries and support creditor processes while upholding financial governance.

In a supportive local government environment, you will collaborate with others, maintain accurate supplier records, and help drive improvements across our creditor workflow in a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or financial administration.
• Good numerical skills and high accuracy in processing transactions.
• Experience with financial systems and Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Respond to supplier and departmental enquiries professionally.
• Monitor mailboxes and queues to maintain service standards.
• Support month-end and year-end financial activities and controls.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Crawley Borough Council is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. You will process invoices, resolve payment queries and support creditor processes while upholding financial governance.

In a supportive local government environment, you will collaborate with others, maintain accurate supplier records, and help drive improvements across our creditor workflow in a hybrid working setup.