Gateway Housing has been supporting communities to thrive since 1926. We are an ambitious London based housing association with over 3,000 homes in the heart of London's East End. We provide social rented homes, shared ownership, and sheltered housing. We develop new homes and also run our own in-house maintenance service, Gateway Homeworks.
Our vision is that People will want to live in a Gateway home and People will want to work at Gateway.
We are an Investors in People - GOLD accredited employer and you will be joining at an exciting time to be a key member of a dynamic team that wants to deliver great landlord services and strengthen our links to the local community.
Our values add up to P.A.C.E. Passionate, Accountable, Connected, Excellence.
As a community housing association based in the East End for nearly 100 years, we're proud of the work we do to address the housing crisis through building and managing great homes.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer (21 hours/week) to support the efficient and effective functioning of the accounts payable and purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle.
The post holder will support the automation of processes to improve the efficiency of the accounts payable function and strengthen relationships with suppliers.
Your accountabilities will include but not be limited to:
- Ensure accounts payable and P2P cycle is completely and accurately performed on a timely basis
- Accurately review payment proposal files including posting of direct debits from our bank accounts into supplier accounts and resolving any unposted/missing invoices
- Resolve internal/external accounts payable queries relating to invoices/purchase orders (PO's)
- Support users with training on the P2P system and accounts payable processes
- Accurately perform monthly reconciliations for all suppliers and related balance sheet accounts
Experience and Skills
- AAT qualified or part qualified accountant or suitable alternative commensurate experience
- Knowledge of accounts payable and purchase order-to-pay good practice
- Accounts payable and purchase order-to-pay experience
- Strong digital skills including Excel and specialist finance systems
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High levels of attention to detail
Please refer to the attached job profile for more details.
Our benefits package includes:
- Annual Leave: starting at 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
- Subsidised Health and Wellbeing Membership.
- Simply Health - help towards the costs of dentist, optician, and private medical appointments.
- Employee Assistance Programme - including free legal, financial and counselling advice.
- Pension - up to 10% employer contribution.
Please note that on some occasions where we have received sufficient applications, we will close the vacancy earlier than the closing date advertised.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
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Accounts Payable Officer (21 hours/week) employer: Gateway Housing Association
Gateway Housing is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in the heart of London's East End. With a strong commitment to employee growth, evidenced by our Investors in People - GOLD accreditation, we provide extensive benefits including generous annual leave, health and wellbeing support, and a robust pension scheme. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the community while enjoying a culture that values passion, accountability, connection, and excellence.
Contact Details:
Gateway Housing Association Recruitment Team
