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Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 31,400 - 31,400 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Didsbury, Manchester

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Didsbury, Manchester

Salary: £31,400

Working closely with Accounts Payable Team Leader you will be instrumental in the timely processing of supplier invoices and payments on behalf of the Group and will be an ambassador of exceptional customer service to suppliers and colleagues across the business.

What you’ll be doing

Processing invoices and be the main point of contact for Hive, Terra Nova & Cube invoices and queries,

Managing AP mailboxes and distributing queries to AP Officers,

Ensuring invoices are scanned correctly to enable proper allocation of AP officers for processing,

Performing daily invoice matching in QL,

Preparation of payment run,

Preparation of same day payments when needed,

Monitoring Interface in Open Accounts, resolving issues with invoices in preparation for monthly close down,

Assisting with month end process,

Work closely with the AP Team Leader to highlight areas for process improvement, or training needs

To support training for new colleagues and support current staff with their development needs,

To actively ensure that Accounts Payable policies and procedures are kept relevant and up to date,

To manage the allocation of supplier refunds and direct debits postings,

Testing software updates in SRN to ensure that all processes are working correctly,

To be a role model, promoting positive behaviours across the team.

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable function,

Finance qualification, e.g. finance degree, AAT qualified/ACCA part qualified or equivalent desired but not essential,

Experience in Open Accounts, eBis, V1 and QL is desired but not essential, however general, system proficiency is required,

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPS,

Ability to multitask and prioritise the workload,

Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure,

Ability to deliver a high standard of customer service in accordance with our SLA’s,

Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative within team KPI’s,

Good written and verbal communication skills.

What we need from you:

A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing

A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities

A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places

A commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity

An ability to work in uncertainty.

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

Pension ¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)

WPA ¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members)

Ways of Working¦ We offer some hybrid and flexible working

Annual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays

Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’

Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague

The Market Place ¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more

Wage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing

At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.

Closing date: 12th April 2026

Shortlist date: 13th April 2026

Interview date: TBC

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