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Accounts Payable Adviser
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Salary
£28,153 - £29,071 pro rata
Expires
02/10/2026
Location
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Job Type
Full Time
The role
Please note that this is a 20 hour per week post.
We’re looking for a proactive and driven Accounts Payable Officer to join our busy, high-performing team, where your work will directly support the Council’s financial operations and help ensure our suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
As part of the Accounts Payable team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining efficient processes and strong supplier relationships.
In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for processing invoices, resolving supplier queries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring payments are made in line with agreed timescales and financial procedures.
You’ll bring a professional, customer-focused approach, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately under pressure while delivering high standards of service.
About You
You’ll bring experience from a customer-focused, financial or administrative environment and be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will need to have:
- Strong written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- The ability to investigate and resolve payment and invoice queries effectively.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with a genuine team ethos.
- Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications and financial systems.
You will work closely with suppliers, service areas, and colleagues across the Council, ensuring invoices are processed efficiently and queries are resolved promptly.
Experience within an Accounts Payable or similar finance environment is highly desirable.
What We Offer
In return, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking working environment, including:
- Flexible blended working between home and our modern flagship offices.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
- A welcoming, collaborative team culture within an innovated service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while developing your career in a progressive organisation.
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
Please note this post is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Check, which includes a Verification of Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only).
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Company: Middlesbrough Council
Salary: £28,153 - £29,071 pro rata
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Sector: Corporate Services
Sector: Finance
Job Role: Accountant
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