At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in high-volume invoice processing and financial control.
- Company: Purpose-driven housing association based in Liverpool city centre.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, enhanced pay, pension, and health support.
- Other info: Interviews happening next week – apply now!
- Why this job: Make a real impact while mentoring a dedicated team in finance.
- Qualifications: AAT qualified or working towards a finance qualification with team leadership experience.
Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Senior or Accounts Payable Supervisor looking to lead a team in a fast-paced, purpose-driven finance environment? Leading a dedicated team of AP Assistants, you will oversee high-volume invoice processing, ensure robust financial controls, and drive cost recovery across Council Tax and utility expenditure for this housing association. This role is based in Liverpool city centre and pays a salary of £31,155 plus excellent benefits including generous holiday allowance, enhanced parental and sick pay, pension, health and wellbeing support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Mentor and motivate the Accounts Payable team, driving performance, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
- Cost Control: Oversee Council Tax and utility payments for empty properties, actively challenging inaccurate liabilities, maximising exemptions, and recovering rebates or overpayments.
- Transactional Excellence: Ensure accurate, timely invoice processing and supplier reconciliations while maintaining strict audit and governance standards.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary finance contact for Local Authorities, utility providers, and internal housing, asset, and void teams.
- Reporting: Use Excel and property finance systems to deliver spend analysis, streamline workflows, and support new technology rollouts.
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualifications: AAT qualified or working towards another recognised finance qualification.
- Experience: Proven track record supervising or leading a team, ideally within social housing, property management, local government, or similar sector.
- Technical Expertise: Experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger, preferably managing high-volume reconciliations, council tax and utility accounts.
- Skills: Proficient in Excel, producing reports and analysis, plus experience using other accounting systems/software.
Interested? Then apply today for interviews taking place next week.
Accounts Payable Team Leader in Liverpool employer: Hireful
At hireful, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and dedication. Our part-time roles, such as the Cleaning Assistant in Malvern, provide flexible hours that allow for a healthy work-life balance, while also presenting opportunities for personal growth and development within our community-focused environment. Join us to contribute to maintaining high cleanliness standards at The Downs, where your efforts are truly appreciated and rewarded.
