Finance Assistant Accounts Payable

Finance Assistant Accounts Payable

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31/12/2026

Salary: £25,630.92 per annum (up to £28,154.30 after 12 months of successful performance)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid

Location: Liverpool and London

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. We recruit to potential, so encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the essential criteria.

Carry out financial and administrative duties to support Customer Services, processing invoices and making payments to contractors and suppliers using the purchase-to-pay system and other IT systems.

• 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.

At Riverside, we are a housing association dedicated to enhancing the everyday lives of our customers. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK and provide a range of services from homelessness support to retirement living.

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

We are inclusive. We value diversity in all its forms and foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role they will be guaranteed an interview.

• Carry out the full range of administrative and financial activities required to ensure effective processing of invoices and timely payments to contractors and suppliers.
• Use Kontrolla, One Marketplace, and OPEN processing, resolving issues and queries in line with agreed policies.
• Provide clear, supportive and accurate advice to suppliers and colleagues on accounts payable policies and procedures and coach on IT system navigation.
• Maintain and review system records to ensure accurate data is held and investigate and resolve purchase order and invoice issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Reconcile supplier statements with internal system records, identifying and resolving discrepancies 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, escalating for line management intervention as required.
• Manage specific suppliers 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 and health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policies and statutory requirements.

• 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.

• Experience of working in a housing environment.

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