Accounts Payable Officer

RAC/ACC/SC_1761819769

Salary Package: £14.46 - £14.71 per hour
Location: Southampton, England
Consultant: Rachael Corri
Posted: 30/10/2025

Description:

Berry Recruitment are looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join a local authority at the central Southampton office.

This is a contract role for 6 months with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 hour lunch.

£14.46 hourly pay (increases to £14.71 after 12 weeks).

Main Duties:

• Process invoices ensuring timely and accurate payment of legitimate invoices


• Raising invoices as required


• Making direct payments and auto payments


• Accurate completion of all DWP, Office of Public Guardian and Court of Protection documentation


• Handling the recovery of any over payments


• Administration of relevant bank accounts in accordance with policies and practice


• Assisting with year-end and final accounts activity


• Provide information and undertake tasks in relation to financial audits

Candidate Requirements:

• Accounts payable knowledge essential


• Computer literate including MS Office


• Attention to detail

Please note there is no free parking at this office.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.