Accounts Payable Officer

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  • Liverpool City Council
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 60 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all payments, including, but not limited to, invoices, credits, certificates, non-order payments, consolidated uploads, staff expenses, emergency UK and foreign payments in accordance with established procedures, CSOs and Financial regulations

Assess and apply the correct application of VAT and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) deductions

Be responsible for the use of duplicate/erroneous payment software to identify and prevent incorrect payments and to then make necessary amendments to the financial database.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of preparation and checking of documentation prior to processing

Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with vendors, reconciling statements, addressing queries and discrepancies promptly

To work effectively and cooperatively with stakeholders across the organisation daily when chasing goods receipt notes and approvals

Promotes best practice in accordance with financial regs and procurement standing orders (CSO's) by supporting and educating colleagues on correct P2P processes

Able to manage across complex partnerships

Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information with appropriate discretion

Use initiative and established procedures to investigate and resolve internal and external queries

Update daily and maintain electronic systems, including IT systems, spreadsheets, databases and to produce required outputs e.g., reports

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