Payable Assistant

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.

In a busy office with 14 other members of staff divided into two teams, you will support the processing of 130,000 invoices per annum and payments to citizens, ensuring that Payables systems are maintained effectively and invoices and payments are processed within agreed timescales.

• Ensure timely payment of suppliers to the council.
• Verify invoice and supplier data against prepayment audit requirements and the goods/services purchased by the council.
• Input accurate 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.

• Good standard of general education to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Proven IT skills, especially Microsoft Office with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience in procurement and accounts payable functions.
• Experience in a local authority Payables setting preferred; knowledge of the Oracle E Business Suite Procurement and Payables modules 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 and we operate an guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.