Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable

This is a Fixed term , Full Time vacancy.

Contract: 10-12 months fixed-term
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday
Contractual base: Wolverhampton
Workstyle: Regular office attendance in Wolverhampton (typically 2-3 days per week) and home working
Additional requirements: Reliable home internet connection required. Basic DBS check required (provided by BFL at no cost to the successful candidate)
Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026

At Bromford Flagship Live West, our purpose is simple: to invest in homes and relationships so people can thrive. Behind every safe, secure and affordable home is a team making sure our finances run efficiently, our suppliers are paid on time and our services remain strong.

We're looking for an experienced Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable to join our team on a fixed-term contract. This role will suit someone who enjoys working at pace, can confidently manage high volumes of transactions and takes pride in delivering accurate work while meeting demanding deadlines.

We're particularly interested in people who are ambitious, eager to learn and motivated to build a long-term career within finance. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your experience, contribute to a busy finance function and develop skills that could support future progression opportunities.

You'll be someone who doesn't wait to be asked. You'll spot issues, investigate queries, suggest improvements and take ownership of your work, helping us deliver an excellent service to colleagues, suppliers and customers.

As part of our Accounts Payable team, you'll support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused finance service. You'll be responsible for processing large volumes of invoices and financial transactions while working collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries and improve processes.

You'll:

• Have responsibility for incoming office post and distribution to the Accounts Payable team
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently
• Match invoices to purchase orders and follow agreed controls and procedures
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Respond to finance queries from suppliers and colleagues via email, Teams and telephone
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Work with colleagues across the business to improve payment performance
• Support continuous improvement activity, helping us work smarter and enhance service delivery
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support wider finance objectives

We're looking for someone who brings proven Accounts Payable experience and can quickly become a valued member of a busy team.

You’ll ideally have:

• Significant recent experience within an Accounts Payable environment
• Experience working within UK accounting practices and financial processes
• A track record of working accurately in a high-volume processing role
• Experience managing competing priorities and consistently meeting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve issues independently
• A proactive approach, using your initiative to improve processes and overcome challenges
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• A positive, adaptable mindset and the resilience to perform in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

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