Job Opportunity: Accounts Payable Officer
Location: Central Rugby / remote (Hybrid working - min 2 days per week in the office)
Reports to: Accounts Payable and Procurement Team Leader
Salary Grade: £16.50 per hour
Duration: 3 months

Are you highly organised with a strong eye for detail? Do you enjoy working with financial systems and ensuring processes run smoothly? Join our Finance and Performance Service as a Payments Officer and play a key role in supporting our essential financial operations.

About the Role

As a Payments Officer, you'll be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payments to external suppliers, benefit claimants, and staff. You'll also assist with procurement processes, manage elements of the Council's car loan and mileage schemes, and support day-to-day cashiering duties.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll liaise with suppliers, staff, and official bodies, helping ensure the smooth delivery of our financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and distribute supplier invoices using the financial management system
• Generate BACS and cheque payments across various payment streams
• Maintain supplier records, including Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance
• Administer the Council's car loan and mileage allowance schemes
• Reconcile cash and cheques, issue petty cash, and manage controlled stationery
• Support procurement administration, including purchase orders and performance reporting
• Provide guidance to internal users of financial systems
• Assist with compliance checks, audit tasks, and procedure documentation

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone with:

• Strong administrative and data management skills
• Experience with financial systems (training can be provided)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues across the team
• Good communication skills when liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Additional Information

• Work Environment: Hybrid working - office-based on a rota and remote work with management approval
• Public Contact: You'll work directly with suppliers, employees at all levels, and external bodies like HMRC
• Supportive Team: You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive finance team with opportunities to develop your skills

For more information please call 01473 558914.