Accounts Payable Officer

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Accounts Payable Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council.
Main purpose of position: Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective payment process, providing accounts payable support to the whole of Luton Council.
To ensure the timely and accurate processing of all invoices, interfaces, manual payments, memo's and credit notes generated throughout the Authority.
Support the Creditors financial system with the responsibility for documenting procedures, testing enhancements, updates and new releases, supporting devolved users with guidance and training on the accounts payable system and processes.
Advising and supporting and service managers and cost centre managers on accounts payable procedures and legislation compliance.
You will be responsible to: ·Assess and determine the suitability of invoices/petty cash and claims in relation to financial regulations.
·Identifying payment priority to ensure creditors payment terms are met as defined in the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, including checking of VAT when required.
·Identifying invoices that sit under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), ensuring that all suppliers that fall within the scheme, are verified and are processed in accordance within the business tax regulations as prescribed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) regulations.