Accounts Payable Executive

Accounts Payable Executive, Alderley Edge

Salary: £28,000 per annum, plus generous benefits (please see below).

Contract: Permanent, full-time. 40 hours per week

Required Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Flexible Working Hours: Between the hours of 8am - 6pm

Vita Group delivers student accommodation, private residential accommodation, luxury serviced apartments and so much more. We know nobody ever changed the world by being the same, so we’re different, attracting and celebrating those who strive, who achieve, who push further. From site acquisition through to design and development and management of a building, we control every aspect of our property investments. This approach ensures not only are we able to offer our customers the strongest property investment propositions but deliver on them and listen.

And we want you to help us.

As an Accounts Payable Executive, you will be a key member of the Group’s Finance team and will play a key part in producing and maintaining accurate and timely financial data for the Group.

Vita Group's Accounts Payable Executive

Vita Group seeks experienced, but above all passionate, people who share our aspirations. We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Executive to provide financial support to the business, completing daily financial reconciliations and postings to ensure all day to day and month end transactions are accounted for accurately and in a timely manner.

• Purchase invoice processing in Yooz for over 100 companies, from invoice capture and coding through to approval and posting to Sage Intacct.

• Purchase order matching using Yooz.

• Supplier statement review and reconciliation.

• Creditors ledgers reconciliations.

• Issuing payment remittances.

• Preparing payment runs and processing supplier payments.

• Supplier onboarding, including setting up new supplier accounts and verifying new supplier and bank details in line with the Group’s fraud prevention controls.

• Dealing with supplier accounts and queries.

• Investigating and resolving invoice queries.

• Providing information and support to other departments in the business, as required.

Reporting

This role will report to the Accounts Payable Manager, within the Procure to Pay function led by the Head of Procure to Pay.

Performance indicators include:

• Number of invoices processed daily

• Number of invoices in dispute/resolved

• Number of supplier accounts fully reconciled

• Accuracy of postings

Who We’re Looking For

Professional Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role.

• AAT qualified or training but not essential.

• Have worked in a high volume, multi-company environment.

• Have previous experience in property/construction business (preferable but not essential).

• Have knowledge of Sage Intacct.

• Have experience of Yooz or a similar AP automation/invoice processing system (preferable but not essential).

• Be able to process high volumes of invoices in a complex group structure of over 100 entities.

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise.

• Be able to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements.

• Proficient in IT and online web-based tools, with intermediate skills in Microsoft 365, particularly Outlook and Excel.

• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills, and a responsible approach to handling confidential information.

Personal Characteristics

• Have a high standard of English (written and oral).

• A strong sense of ownership, emotional intelligence, and a determination to turn challenges into results.

• Have strong risk-aware and intuitive

• Possess excellent planning and organisational skills.

• Be driven and focused, and self-motivated to process a high number of calls and emails, providing exceptional service along the way.

• Enthusiasm, a flexible approach to working, and a willingness to go the extra mile when required.

• An excellent listener and all-round brilliant communicator.

• Resilient, organised, with a can-do attitude.

Why work for us…….

Our head office is designed with people in mind: a modern workspace set in green surroundings, with an onsite restaurant and padel court. Working at Vita means being part of a team that looks out for one another, with thoughtful perks, good food, regular social moments, and wellbeing support that make Vita a place people choose to stay and grow.

We aim to create an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and trusted with fair, competitive rewards and a culture that helps people perform at their best.

Holidays – 22 days paid holiday, rising each year up to 25 days (pro rata).

Flexible Working Hours – Flexible start/finish times between the hours of 08:30 - 18:00

Bank Holidays – 8 paid holidays (England & Wales Bank Holidays) (pro rata).

Free on-site Parking - Free parking on-site. If you don't drive, we are within a 5 minute walk to both train and bus stops.

Free on-Site Restaurant – Discretionary free breakfast & lunch served 5 days a week at our premium on-site restaurant.

Free on-site Padel Court - Cancel that gym membership, and enjoy the fun of padel; providing a full-body workout that boosts cardiovascular health, improves coordination, agility, and strength, while burning calories and bonding with colleagues!

Free Stockport County Football Club Tickets – Free football tickets for employees, to be accompanied by friends or family.

Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as; cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone!

Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future.

Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together.

Career Development – Whether your Vita Group career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction, delivering professional progression.

24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing.

Important

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.