Accounts Payable Officer

Location: A short walk fromBarking 
Salary: £22 - 25 an hour
Contract: 3-month temp-to-perm
Hours: 35 hours per week, 9am–5pm
Working pattern: Hybrid 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join a busy finance team on an urgent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a permanent role offering a competitive salary, a 35-hour working week and an attractive hybrid working arrangement.

You will play a key role in supporting the finance function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently across six entities, with approximately 7,000 invoices handled annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently across multiple entities.
• Perform purchase order (PO) matching, investigating discrepancies and resolving invoice queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.
• Manage intercompany invoices and liaise with the council where required.
• Assist with payment runs, providing cover when needed.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support the smooth running of the accounts payable function.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing accounts payable processes in a busy environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong experience with purchase order matching and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers.
• A proactive, investigative approach, with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including basic formulas.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Experience within the housing sector is advantageous but not essential. Candidates from any industry will be considered, and experience with a housing management finance system is not required.

Interested? If you have solid Accounts Payable experience, particularly in PO matching and supplier statement reconciliations, and are available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.