Job Description

The vacancy
Fixed Term Contract (September 2026)
Full Time
Monday - Friday 9-5pm
Are you organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference? bpha is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team, supporting back-office service delivery and ensuring our financial operations, in respect of Accounts Payable run smoothly.
About the Role
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of the purchase ledger for bpha and its subsidiaries. You'll ensure invoices are paid accurately and on time, complete bank account reconciliations, and process regular payment runs. You'll also maintain accurate creditor bank account information, complete monthly reconciliations, and handle urgent payments efficiently.
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be:
Processing purchase ledger transactions and maintaining accurate records
Completing bank account reconciliations
Managing payment runs and ensuring compliance with financial procedures
Reviewing and processing utility bills for void properties and communal supplies
Resolving queries from internal and external customers/suppliers
Complying with processes and controls, escalating issues as needed
What we're looking for as an Accounts Payable Assistant:
Essential Skills & Attributes:
Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Intermediate Microsoft Office (including Excel) skills
Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Organised, able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
Flexible, adaptable, and able to maintain confidentiality
Experience:
Previous experience in Accounts Payable
Experience using Office (including excel) and financial accounting systems
Background in a customer-focused environment
Excellent communication skills
Why Join Us?
At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do:
We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.
We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer.
We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team.
We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference.
Employee Benefits
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a paycheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer:
Cycle to Work Scheme
Retail Discounts
28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Professional Development Opportunities
Private Health Care
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Pension Scheme
Are you ready to make a difference?
If you're ready to join a committed team and make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate.
Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references
About us
bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.
We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, shared ownership and supported housing.
We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.
We invest the money we make in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.
As a bpha employee, you'd be joining 500 passionate and valued colleagues. All working together, to achieve our mission and deliver quality service for over 20,000 homes and a more than 33,000 residents (and counting!).
Our vision and values
'Quality homes. Connected communities'.
Our vision underpins our commitment to provide and maintain safe, sustainable, efficient, high standard homes for local people.
Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.
We are ambitious
We are better together
We show empathy
We take responsibility
Benefits
We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.
That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.
Money & Time

• Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive pay
• Life assurance cover

Health & Wellbeing

• Private healthcare
• Mental Health First Aid
• Counselling service
• Eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jabs
• Wellbeing activities and events
• Free fruit and refreshments

Recognition

• Long service award
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Discretionary reward scheme

Lifestyle

• Annual volunteering day
• Social events, clubs and activities
• Breakout areas
• Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters

Development

• Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
• Workshops and training sessions for new skills
• A fresh and modern eLearning platform

Skills Required