Accounts Payable Officer
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
About this job
<p>Join our team as an Accounts Payable Officer and help us deliver a high-quality, robust and compliant P2P finance service for the Council and its associated entities. We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to ensure accurate invoice processing, and maintain strict financial controls; safeguarding data integrity and protecting the Council against financial risk. This is a vital position within our Financial Policy and Transformation division that directly impacts our suppliers, internal teams, and statutory reporting obligations.</p> <p><strong>Please note: This is a part-time role working 17 hours per week.</strong></p>
About you
<p>You will have proven experience working within a busy Accounts Payable or Transactional Finance environment, including a strong working knowledge of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) systems, financial regulations, and tax compliance.</p> <p>Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills with an eye for detail and data integrity will enable you to identify errors, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues proactively. Finally your strong communication skills will be utilised to provide clear advice and training to non-finance staff and suppliers.</p>
About us
<p><strong>Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here.</strong></p> <p>Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here.</p> <p>Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes.</p> <p>We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity.</p> <p>Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people. </p> <p>We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger. </p> <p>#ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham. </p> <p>As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.</p>
Additional Information
<p>We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support at any stage, please contact the Hiring Manager to discuss your needs.</p>