Finance Payments Officer (12 Month FTC)

One YMCA is looking to recruit an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance Team on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong accounts payable experience to work within a busy and supportive environment, contributing to the effective delivery of financial services across the organisation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in processing supplier invoices, employee expenses, and credit card claims using SAP and SAP Concur, while helping to manage the Finance mailbox alongside other team members. Accuracy, organisation, and the ability to work effectively within a high-volume finance environment are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities
• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently using SAP.
• Process staff expenses and credit card claims via SAP Concur.
• Monitor and manage the Finance mailbox, responding to queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end finance processes, including audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures, controls, and policies.
• Liaise professionally with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and auditors where required.

We are looking for someone who has:
• A minimum of three years’ experience working within a finance or accounts payable function.
• Experience using computerised finance systems; SAP and SAP Concur experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data.
• Excellent reconciliation skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines within a busy environment.
• Experience within a high-volume or complex organisation is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, continuous improvement, and professional conduct.

Working Arrangements: This is a hybrid role based in Hatfield, with the expectation of working onsite two days per week and remotely for the remainder of the week.

Why Join One YMCA?

At One YMCA, we are committed to creating supportive communities where everyone can belong, contribute, and thrive. We value collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement, and we are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of people across the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and work in accordance with the Christian ethos and values of the YMCA.



Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.

As some roles involve working with vulnerable people, a Basic or Enhanced DBS check may be required following a conditional job offer.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please consider whether your experience has significantly developed before reapplying.

One YMCA is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know in advance if you require any adjustments to support your application.

We are an inclusive organisation that promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce with a wide range of skills, experiences, and abilities.

This is a  Full Time role.
Hours per week: 37.5
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday / 9-5