Accounts Payable Assistant

Were looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team on a 12-month maternity cover basis.

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our suppliers are paid accurately and on time while supporting the smooth operation of our financial systems. Youll work closely with colleagues across the organisation and build strong relationships with suppliers to resolve queries and maintain efficient processes.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of working 2 days per week from our Head office at Craven Arms with travel to other offices as required.

What youll be doing:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately across multiple systems
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded matched and approved
• Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining up-to-date accounts
• Resolving supplier queries promptly and professionally
• Requesting and processing credit notes where required
• Supporting compliance with financial procedures and controls
• Assisting with system improvements and process development
• Administering Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns

What were looking for

Were seeking someone who is organised analytical and thrives in a busy environment.

Youll ideally have:

• Experience in a purchase ledger / accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors
• Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage supplier relationships
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive team-focused approach with the ability to work independently

Shortlisting date: 23 June 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

About Connexus

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire providing good quality affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods sustainable rural communities and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied and no two days are the same.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunitieshelping youmakethe most of your you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers Connexus could be the right fit for you.

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce this is because we really understand the importance of different voices experiences perspectives and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.

Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.