Accounts Payable

BDS Recruitment are looking for two detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client who are a leading housing association in the N1 area.

Pay rate: £18.50 paye o9r £24.30 umbrella

Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5

Contract: Temp ongoing with a view to becomming permanent after 3 months

Locaton: N1 - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

In this role, you will manage and process all aspects of invoicing and supplier payments, including cash postings, bank, and supplier reconciliations. Your work will play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes for residents, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the Accounts Payable function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process high volumes of invoices in line with established procedures and financial regulations.

• Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled promptly, resolving discrepancies using supplier statements.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.

• Handle late payment inquiries and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve disputes.

• Return invoices without recognised PO numbers to suppliers and work with stakeholders to resolve PO-related queries.

• Deliver continuous performance improvements across the Accounts Payable function.

• Accurately maintain and manage large, complex data sets in Excel and in-house systems.

• Support bank reconciliations and cash postings to ensure accurate financial records.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and intermediate Excel skills, including handling large data sets.

• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements in a finance setting.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

• Proficiency in high-volume invoice processing, system experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, CIS compliance, purchase order management, and familiarity with council tax are advantageous but not mandatory.