Accounts Payable Officer (21 hours/week)

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to support the efficient and effective functioning of the accounts payable and purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle. The post holder will support the automation of processes to improve the efficiency of the accounts payable function and strengthen relationships with suppliers.

Your accountabilities will include but not be limited to

Ensure accounts payable and P2P cycle is completely and accurately performed on a timely basis

Accurately review payment proposal files including posting of direct debits from our bank accounts into supplier accounts and resolving any unposted/missing invoices

Resolve internal/external accounts payable queries relating to invoices/purchase orders (PO's)

Support users with training on the P2P system and accounts payable processes

Accurately perform monthly reconciliations for all suppliers and related balance sheet accounts

Experience and Skills

AAT qualified or part qualified accountant or suitable alternative commensurate experience

Knowledge of accounts payable and purchase order-to-pay good practice

Accounts payable and purchase order-to-pay experience

Strong digital skills including Excel and specialist finance systems

Strong problem-solving skills

High levels of attention to detail

Please refer to the attached job profile for more details.

Gateway Housing has been supporting communities to thrive since 1926. We are an ambitious London based housing association with over 3,000 homes in the heart of London's East End. We provide social rented homes, shared ownership, and sheltered housing. We develop new homes too and run our own in-house maintenance service, Gateway Homeworks. Our vision is that People will want to live in a Gateway home and People will want to work at Gateway.

Our benefits package includes

Annual Leave: starting at 28 days, plus Bank Holidays

Subsidised Health and Fitness Membership

Simply Health - help towards the costs of dentist, optician, and private medical appointments

Employee Assistance Programme - including free legal, financial and counselling advice

Buy and sell annual leave

Pension - up to 10% employer contribution.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 11 September 2026

INTERVIEWS: TBC

Please note that on some occasions where we have received sufficient applications, we will close the vacancy earlier than the closing date advertised.

GATEWAY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community