We are looking for a highly organised Accounts Payable Administrator to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable activities, which we provide on behalf of our end customers, thereby supporting in excellent service to colleagues, clients, and suppliers.
Working in a fast-paced environment, you will support the processing and verification of financial data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with company procedures.
The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive, team-focused approach, with the ability to manage deadlines and resolve queries effectively.
Some of your responsibilities:
Provide support for Accounts Payable activities
Liaise with our end customers for whom the service is provided
Process, validate, and check financial data with a high level of accuracy
Respond promptly to customer, supplier, and colleague enquiries
Assist in the processing of invoices, credit notes, and related documentation
Maintain accurate records and always ensure data integrity
You will need:
Qualifications equivalent to NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English
Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
A positive, team-focused attitude with a willingness to support others
Strong customer service skills and a proactive approach to problem‐solving
Special conditions
Ability to travel
Full UK Driving Licence
BPSS
What we can do for you
Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)




27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
Renewed again for another year there is a health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
Pension scheme with a valuable employer contribution of up to 7% of your earnings
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary
About Us
You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd, created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services.
Publica is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities.
Publica is a unique place to work – we are a local government organisation with a twist!
Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered.
To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer‐focused organisation driven by real user needs.
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📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Warrnambool)
🏢 Publica Group
📍 Warrnambool