Accounts Payable Officer

Liverpool - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 22 - 22

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Councils 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 minimum 2 office days per week once trained).

Hours: 35 per week.

Contract Length: 60 weeks (Temporary).

Required Skills:

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.

Required Education:

AAT qualification or other relevant business or finance qualification.

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 Councils purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes by e...