Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

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We’re now looking for a Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) to take ownership of the purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, on time and in line with established financial controls and procedures.

You will ensure that all accounting records, financial control systems and financial matters are managed in a compliant, secure and efficient manner. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records, including the regular reconciliation of key supplier statements and take responsibility for managing invoice queries and resolving disputes in a timely manner, ensuring full compliance with VAT and CIS regulations.

A key aspect of the role is ensuring the organisation meets all financial and legal obligations within required timeframes, while supporting fraud prevention through strict adherence to policies and procedures. You will also ensure that key financial controls are consistently applied and can be clearly evidenced to both internal and external auditors, providing support to the Financial Administration Manager throughout audit processes.

In addition, you will produce regular reports for Heads of Service and budget holders to support effective financial oversight, and process sundry payments as part of the weekly payment run.

We’d like you to have…

* Proven experience managing a high-volume purchase ledger

* Experience liaising with both internal and external stakeholders regarding invoice queries and processing

* Demonstrated ability to adhere to financial controls while meeting strict deadlines

* Experience collaborating with non-finance teams, providing guidance, training and support on purchase ledger processes

* Strong understanding of group structures, with proven experience handling intercompany transactions

* AAT Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) is advantageous

* Knowledge of social housing regulation and compliance, or experience working within a regulated environment

* Experience using Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable systems

Closing Date: 28th April 2026

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date