Accounts payable / accounts receivable officers (x2)

Birmingham (West Midlands)
Hays
Posted: 19 June
The role

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Officers (x2)

Employer Location West Midlands, England, Birmingham Salary - per hour + £ - £ per hour Closing date 17 Jul 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.

Job Details

📍 Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site) ⏳
Contract: Initial 6 months


Overview


Hays are working in partnership with a local council to recruit two Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Officers to join their finance team on an initial 6-month is a fantastic opportunity for finance professionals with strong transactional experience to support the efficient delivery of Accounts Payable and Receivable services within a busy public sector environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Process purchase invoices and supplier payments in line with agreed procedures and performance standards
  • Ensure payments are only made for authorised goods and services received
  • Process sales invoices and receipts in accordance with council policies
  • Support the accurate and timely processing of payments and invoices across both AP and AR functions
  • Assist with ledger maintenance, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
  • Allocate incoming payments and support cash allocation activities
  • Support the collection of overdue debt in line with procedures
  • Assist with regular reconciliations to maintain ledger integrity
  • Respond to and resolve supplier and customer queries efficiently

    • About You

  • Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or a similar finance role
  • Good understanding of financial procedures, controls, and compliance
  • Knowledge of VAT and CIS requirements (desirable)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Experience within the public sector is advantageous but not essential.


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    Company

    At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

    From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.

    So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.

    So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.

    We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:

  • Corporate Governance
  • Credit Control
  • Part-Qualified Accountant
  • Payroll
  • Public Practice Accounting
  • Public Services Accounting
  • Senior Finance – Qualified
  • Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
  • Tax & Treasury

    • You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

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