Accounts Payable Officer – Government Contract
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join a government department on a temporary contract covering a secondment until June 2026.
You'll support the finance team by managing supplier payments, investigating invoice discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with government financial procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Process and verify Accounts Payable invoices and payments in line with policy and supplier terms.
* Investigate and resolve purchase order and supplier issues.
* Prepare payment runs, including foreign currency transactions, in compliance with treasury standards.
* Perform GR/IR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) reconciliations for accurate ledger posting.
* Support process improvements and maintain up-to-date AP documentation.
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Officer roles (government/public sector experience highly regarded).
* Strong knowledge of AP processes, reconciliations, and vendor management.
* SAP experience preferred, especially SAP S/4HANA
* Excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management.
* Intermediate Excel and financial systems skills.
Why Apply
* Competitive hourly rate and supportive team culture.
* Opportunity to gain valuable public sector finance experience.
* Exposure to a major SAP transformation project.
Apply Now
If you're a motivated Accounts Payable Officer or Finance professional seeking your next government contract.
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