Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

About Abbeyfield Living Society

Abbeyfield Living Society has been dedicated to providing exceptional housing and care for older people across England for nearly seven decades. Guided by five core values — Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity, and Excellence — the organisation takes pride in the positive impact made daily by its employees.

Role Overview

We seek a meticulous and highly organised Finance Officer specialising in Accounts Payable to join our Finance team remotely. This permanent position entails ensuring prompt and accurate processing of supplier payments while supporting continuous enhancement of finance workflows. The role reports to the Finance Operations Lead and involves collaborative engagement across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices within agreed timeframes.
• Manage and resolve supplier queries and issues efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support bi-monthly payment runs and facilitate manual payment transactions.
• Assist with procurement activities and management of company credit card schemes.
• Provide support for banking operations including direct debit collections and refunds as required.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in finance processes and systems.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable handling numerical data. They demonstrate excellent multi-tasking capabilities while maintaining accuracy and precision in their work.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of three years experience in an Accounts Payable or transactional finance role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer service mindset.
• A proactive attitude and dedication to continuous improvement.

Experience in the not-for-profit sector or familiarity with invoice capture systems would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

Salary and Working Conditions

This remote, full-time role requires 35 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. The annual salary is £34,608.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive salary package.
• Up to 31 days of paid leave per year, including bank and public holidays (pro rata).
• Access to immediate overtime pay through Dayforce Wallet.
• Virtual GP consultations and reimbursement of healthcare/dental expenses via Medicash.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Opportunities for pay progression based on performance and skills.
• Support for on-the-job qualifications and career development.
• Occupational sick pay benefits.
• Company pension scheme and life insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing.
• Discounted gym membership and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Shop and save voucher discounts.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card benefits.
• Recognition as a menopause-friendly accredited organisation.

How to Apply

If you want a finance position that offers meaningful work and the chance to contribute positively to society, consider joining Abbeyfield Living Society to help maintain high-quality services for older adults throughout England.