Accounts Payable Assistant

On behalf of IBCA we are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant—(Inside IR35)—for a 3‑month contract working on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 3 days attendance in the Newcastle upon Tyne or Glasgow offices.

• Financial Data Capture: experience capturing and reporting key financial data, payment processing.
• Audit & Control Awareness: understanding of financial and audit processes to maintain a robust control environment and safeguard public funds.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  ability to interpret financial data, identify discrepancies in expense claims and draw accurate conclusions.
• System & IT Proficiency: flexible to use systems as required.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: strong written and verbal communication skills to build rapport with stakeholders and translate financial information into clear insights.
• Attention to Detail: ensuring all financial records strictly align with departmental requirements and support the overall financial health of the agency.

• Transaction processing experience.
• Accounts payable experience.
• Experience of prepping purchase orders.
• Experience of filing invoices.
• Communication skills.
• Numerate.

• Public Sector experience.
• Experience of using Google Sheets.

This role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas.

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, IBCA guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

IBCA guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process, which may include holding active security clearance.

IBCA guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex‑military candidates or military spouses/partners who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process, which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: this role falls in scope of the Off‑Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.