• Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join its Transactional Services team within Finance & Resources.

• This is a business-critical temporary role, supporting the Council’s purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments using SAP.

• The post holder will deliver a customer-focused, compliant and efficient accounts payable service while working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• Process purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, credits, expenses and payments accurately and within strict deadlines using SAP.

• Support end-to-end P2P processes, proactively resolving invoice, reconciliation and supplier query issues.

• Apply correct VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deductions in line with HMRC regulations.

• Use duplicate and erroneous payment tools to identify, prevent and correct payment errors.

• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Chase goods receipt notes and approvals across the organisation to ensure timely payment.

• Promote best practice and compliance with Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders (CSOs).

• Maintain and update financial systems, spreadsheets and databases, producing reports where required.

• Handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism.

• Support debt recovery activity and undertake general administrative duties as required.

• Proven experience working in an accounts payable or similar finance role.

• Previous data entry experience within a financial environment (SAP experience preferred).

• Strong understanding of VAT, CIS and IR35 regulations.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.

• Good numeracy skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Confident IT skills, including MS Office and financial systems.

• Ability to work independently using initiative, while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

• High standards of confidentiality and data protection awareness.

• The closing date: 13/02/2026.

• AAT qualification or other relevant business or finance qualification.

• Location: Cunard Building, Liverpool (Hybrid – minimum 2 office days per week once trained).

• Hours: 35 per week.

• Contract Length: 60 weeks (Temporary).