Accounts Payable Senior Practitioner

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our mission is to enhance the lives of our residents through dedicated service and innovative solutions. Join us in making a difference!

As an Accounts Payable Senior Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in managing the daily operations of our Accounts Payable (AP) team, leading on payment processing and master data maintenance. Your leadership will ensure that payments to vendors and service users are processed efficiently and effectively, all while adhering to our policies and procedures. The post holder will also represent Accounts Payable in an exciting project to migrate to our new financial system.

This is a rare and fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning of Nottinghamshire County Council and to ensure our financial responsibilities are met with excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the Accounts Payable team, ensuring smooth operations and timely payments
• Manage staff performance, identifying training needs and fostering professional growth
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures to protect the authority's assets
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with various departments to promote the AP function and build positive working relationships

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Maths and English to minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent
• Experience in accounts payable or a similar financial transactional role
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance
• Experience of managing and developing people

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide a team towards achieving goals
• Communication: Clear and effective communication skills to engage with various stakeholders
• Problem-solving: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Teamwork: A collaborative spirit that fosters a positive team environment
• Resilience: Ability to respond positively to competing demands and tight deadlines

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join Nottinghamshire County Council as an Accounts Payable Senior Practitioner and help us serve our community with excellence.

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