At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage invoices, supplier payments, and resolve queries while ensuring compliance.
- Company: Join a values-driven housing association making a real impact in communities.
- Benefits: Generous pension, health cash plan, flexible leave, and paid volunteer time.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and help deliver financial excellence every day.
- Qualifications: Proactive attitude and strong customer service skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32797 - 32797 £ per year.
We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, maintaining strong financial controls, and helping West Kent deliver great services to our residents.
As a key member of the team, you'll manage invoices, supplier payments, reconciliations and queries while supporting compliance with procurement and financial regulations. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, build positive relationships with suppliers, and help identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver value for money.
What you'll do:
- Process invoices, Direct Debits and supplier payments accurately and efficiently.
- Resolve supplier queries and maintain excellent supplier relationships.
- Complete reconciliations and support cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance with procurement and financial control requirements by supporting procurement manager.
- Support continuous improvement and help drive efficient ways of working.
- Deliver excellent customer service to colleagues and external partners.
Why join us?
At West Kent, you'll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation where your contribution matters. You'll have the chance to develop your skills, work with great people, and make a real impact by helping us manage our resources effectively so we can continue supporting thriving communities. Join us and help deliver financial excellence that makes a difference every day!
About us:
At West Kent we're passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents. Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises, working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun.
Benefits:
We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package.
Location:
The role will be based in our Sevenoaks office. We offer a flexible approach to hybrid working, with employees attending the office twice a week.
Application Information:
We will only consider applications with a full CV and completed application form.
Advert Closing Date: 9am on 3 August 2026
Interview Date: week commencing 17 August 2026
Accounts Payable Officer in Sevenoaks employer: West Kent Housing Association
At West Kent, we pride ourselves on being a values-driven organisation that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the community. As a Finance Manager, you'll not only lead high-performing teams but also enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth, flexibility, and employee wellbeing, all while working in the picturesque setting of Sevenoaks. Join us to drive operational excellence and contribute to delivering homes and services that truly matter.
Contact Details:
West Kent Housing Association Recruitment Team
