Payable Assistant

Payables Assistant – Fixed term for 6 months

We have an opportunity to join our Business Operations Centre within the Payables Section. This role will take responsibility for administering the Accounts Payable activities within the Procure to Pay process.

As part of a busy office with 14 other members of staff, split into two teams, you will help process approximately 130,000 invoices and payments to citizens annually.

• Ensure Payables systems are maintained effectively and that invoices and payments are processed and paid within agreed timescales.
• Process timely payments to suppliers and verify prepayment audit requirements.
• Confirm the accuracy of supplier and invoice data relative to goods and services purchased by the council.
• Input invoice and supplier data into the Accounts Payable system.
• Participate in the daily running of BACS and cheque runs, ensuring transmission deadlines are met.
• Provide a customer‑focused service and develop effective working relationships.

General education to an NVQ Level 2 standard or equivalent; proven IT skills, including procurement and accounts payable functions and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Experience in a local authority payables setting is desirable.

Knowledge of the Oracle E Business Suite Procurement and Payables modules is desirable.

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees).

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.