About the Role
You will work closely with the Accounts Payable and Receivables Manager covering all activities relating to creditors, matching invoices to purchase orders, BACS runs, procurement and prepaid cards, queries and problem solving and to deputize for the Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager in their absence.
About the person
We are seeking an AAT Qualified individual with a proven track record in assisting and participating in the delivery of high-quality work to agreed deadlines in an Accounts Payable team. Extensive experience of use and interrogation of financial ledgers, ideally Agresso. Ability to work accurately and demonstrate attention to detail in processing transactions and making payments. Able to deal with suppliers in a confident manner and set realistic expectations. Able to provide guidance to the team when dealing with queries or system issues.
Primary Purpose of the Post
To work closely with the Accounts Payable and Receivables Manager covering all activities relating to creditors, matching invoices to purchase orders, BACS runs, procurement and prepaid cards, queries and problem solving and to deputize for the Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager in their absence.
Key role-specific responsabilities:
- To undertake BACs payment runs.
- To undertake daily transactions and regular house keeping duties on the organisation's financial systems, specifically in respect of the purchase ordering and creditors modules.
- To assist in the development and testing of system developments in respect of the financial system.
- To undertake monitoring of purchase order and invoice processing performance and to provide targeted training to staff as required.
- To undertake system reconciliations.
- To assist in the allocation of work for the Accounts Assistant - Payments.
- To administer the Procurement and Prepaid Cards and act as the first point of contact for card users.
- To assist in the co-ordination and development of guidance notes for processes undertaken by the team.
- To undertake any other tasks commensurate with the grade as directed.
It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the Combined Authority, and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and the Combined Authority's safety plan.
This job description is not intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing
About the organisation
Our vision is to create a fairer, stronger and cleaner city region. Somewhere we can all be proud of, where no one is left behind. To make our vision a reality we're looking for people, from all walks of life, who reflect the diversity of our communities, feel connected to our vision, and who role model our three behaviours.
We work together to make investments in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.
Our aim is to ensure that everyone benefits from the decisions we make. We want to create an environment which allows our economy to thrive for the good of everyone who lives and works in Liverpool City Region
Staff benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
- Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
- Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
- Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply online via the link provided.