JOB TITLE Accounts Payable Team Leader
POST NUMBER 014642
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £37,280 to £40,777 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Hybrid / Stevenage
(Maximum of 2 days a week in the office)
We have an opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our Accounts Payable team. The section is a busy one involved in a range of Accounts Payable activities.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Accounts Payable team and of the full purchase to pay process within the Authority. They will develop and maintain Accounts Payable policies and procedures, improve management information and ensure that all payments made are valid and correctly authorised.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Accounts Payable function demonstrated by several years of experience at a managerial level. You will have strong analytical and numeracy abilities, a keen eye for detail, be confident in the use of Financial Systems and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Nick Noonan
Job Title Systems & Reconciliation Manager
Phone Number +44 1438242232
Email nick.noonan@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th February 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing: 2nd March 2026
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity
