14 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
⢠Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join its Transactional Services team within Finance & Resources.
⢠This is a business\-critical temporary role, supporting the Councilâs purchase\-to\-pay (P2P) processes by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments using SAP.
⢠The post holder will deliver a customer\-focused, compliant and efficient accounts payable service while working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
⢠Process purchase order and non\-purchase order invoices, credits, expenses and payments accurately and within strict deadlines using SAP.
⢠Support end\-to\-end P2P processes, proactively resolving invoice, reconciliation and supplier query issues.
⢠Apply correct VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deductions in line with HMRC regulations.
⢠Use duplicate and erroneous payment tools to identify, prevent and correct payment errors.
⢠Reconcile supplier statements and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
⢠Chase goods receipt notes and approvals across the organisation to ensure timely payment.
⢠Promote best practice and compliance with Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders (CSOs).
⢠Maintain and update financial systems, spreadsheets and databases, producing reports where required.
⢠Handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism.
⢠Support debt recovery activity and undertake general administrative duties as required.
Skills/Experience:
⢠Proven experience working in an accounts payable or similar finance role.
⢠Previous data entry experience within a financial environment (SAP experience preferred).
⢠Strong understanding of VAT, CIS and IR35 regulations.
⢠Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
⢠Good numeracy skills with strong attention to detail.
⢠Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast\-paced environment.
⢠Confident IT skills, including MS Office and financial systems.
⢠Ability to work independently using initiative, while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
⢠High standards of confidentiality and data protection awareness.
Additional Information:
⢠The closing date: 13/02/2026.
⢠AAT qualification or other relevant business or finance qualification.
⢠Location: Cunard Building, Liverpool (Hybrid â minimum 2 office days per week once trained).
⢠Hours: 35 per week.
⢠Contract Length: 60 weeks (Temporary).
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