Accounts Payable Officer - Leicester in Shepshed

Accounts Payable Officer - Leicester

Job Reference:BIL- Salary:29,247 per annum, rising to 30,489 after probationEmployment Type:Permanent

Are you a finance pro who loves the details and thrives on solving problems?

If youve got a head for numbers, a sharp eye for accuracy, and a passion for customer service, you might be just who were looking for. At PA Housing, were on the hunt for an Accounts Payable Officer to play a key role in keeping our finances running smoothly in our fast-paced, property-focused business.

This isnt just another finance role its a chance to make a real impact, working with a friendly, supportive team where your work truly matters.

Whats in it for you.

In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:

• High street discount schemes
• Health cash plans
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
• Flexible bank holidays take them when it suits you
• Car leasing scheme
• Hybrid working offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.

What youll be doing

Youll be the go-to person for managing supplier payments and purchase ledger processes. Its a hands-on, varied role with lots of opportunity to take ownership. Heres a snapshot:

• Process all purchase invoices and credit notes with speed and accuracy
• Manage authorised payments via BACS, CHAPS, and other automated methods
• Handle ad hoc payments and cheques where needed
• Review and reconcile supplier statements, keeping everything in balance
• Respond swiftly to correspondence around reminders, summons, bailiffs, and legal issues
• Maintain supplier accounts, set up new ones, and regularly review balances
• Resolve queries for both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support with monthly and annual ledger close-down routines
• Be the system expert supporting, training, and assisting users where needed
• Take on other duties to support the Accounts Payable and Income Manager

What were looking for:

You dont need to tick every box, but wed love to hear from you if you bring:

• Experience in accounts payable or a finance environment
• Familiarity with electronic purchase ordering and financial IT systems
• Awareness of transactions typical in a property-based business
• A solid understanding of financial controls and fraud risk
• A proactive attitude, great communication skills, and a team-player mindset

If specific qualifications are required, please upload them with your application to demonstrate your eligibility.

At PA Housing, we believe in respect, integrity, and accountability. Our work is about people not just properties and were always looking for ways to do better. If that sounds like your kind of place, wed love to hear from you.

We recommend you read the full job description to get a really good understanding of what the role entails, you can find this as a downloadable attachment at the bottom of the advert.

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