Senior Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

Hightown Housing Association Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the

33 days’ annual leave including Bank

Competitive salary of £45,000 for a 35

Monthly attendance bonus

Workplace pension & life assurance (3×

Free on-site gym access

Employee wellbeing services

Job summary

Hightown Housing Association in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) to lead the AP team through a period of change and system transformation.

You will ensure smooth supplier payments, expenses and financial controls while driving continuous improvement across finance operations and developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Accounts Payable or Financial Operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and financial controls.
• Experience working with integrated finance systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable team during a period of change and system transformation.
• Ensure timely supplier payments and manage expenses with strong financial controls.
• Support continuous improvement across finance operations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Finance systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hemel Hempstead

£45,000

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in Accounts Payable and team leadership? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make an immediate impact?

At Hightown Housing Association, we are looking for an Interim Senior Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) to lead our Accounts Payable team during an exciting period of change and system transformation. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of supplier payments, expenses, and financial controls while supporting continuous improvement across our finance operations.

Leading a team of Finance Assistants and a Senior Finance Assistant, you will bring strong operational expertise, excellent people management skills, and experience working within a high-volume finance environment. You will work closely with senior finance colleagues to maintain service continuity and help prepare the team for future ways of working.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience leading an Accounts Payable or Financial Operations team
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and financial controls
• Experience working with integrated finance systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to process improvement and problem-solving

Why join Hightown?

You will be joining an organisation that manages over 9,000 homes and supports communities across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We are committed to investing in our people and creating a culture where colleagues can thrive while making a genuine difference to people's lives.

We offer:

• Professional development and sector-relevant training opportunities
• 33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Competitive salary of £45,000 for a 35-hour week
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the office)
• Workplace pension & life assurance (3× salary)
• Retail, gym, restaurant and cinema discounts
• Employee wellbeing services
• Free on-site gym access

We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer