About Us
Choosing to work at Stef & Philips is about more than just having a job. All members of our team share the same goal: to help improve the lives of vulnerable people around the UK, by delivering safe, suitable homes and vital services for the homeless, backed by investors who care. This people-centred ethos is reflected in our company culture; we prioritise wellbeing, inclusion, and opportunity for all.
We believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home, right now though the UK’s housing crisis is getting worse, with homelessness forecast to double over the next 25 years. We’re committed to changing that trend, combining profit with purpose.
Our roots as a family business remain at the core of who we are, as do the values that go with it, and our commitment to help vulnerable people get the housing help they need.
The Role
The purpose of the Accounts Payable role is to provide ongoing support to the Accounts function. The successful candidate will have experience and an in depth understanding of the Accounts Payable function with working knowledge of Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain Council Tax and Utility Ledgers
Supplier statement reconciliations
Credit Card reconciliation
Daily bank posting
Bank Reconciliation
Investigate queries.
Petty cash posting
Processing expense and mileage claims
Allocate payments and issue remittances.
Request invoices for any payments on account.
Ensure accurate & timely processing of high-volume purchase invoices
Ensure correct nominal and departmental codes have been allocated and recorded correctly.
Liaise with other departments to obtain approvals for purchase invoices.
Communicate and maintain relationships with suppliers.
Setting up new supplier accounts
Ensure supplier information is accurate and up to date.
Maintain mailbox and ensure all documentation is filed correctly.
Skills & Knowledge
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
Experience in Microsoft packages and Accounting packages (Sage 50)
Excellent knowledge and experience of Excel
A part qualified or AAT person desirable with good business acumen
Working in the property management sector would be advantageous
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritise work
High level of numeracy and attention to detail
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
Have a pragmatic, logical approach to problem solving.
Ideal but not Essential
Knowledge of Sage Intacct
Experience in property sector
Benefits
23 days leave, plus bank holidays
Additional holiday days for long service – up to 30 days
Celebration of tenure
3 years £500
5 years £1000
10 years £5000
Private health insurance with Vitality
Birthday off
One well-being day off per year
Maternity/Paternity Pay
Pension schemes increase – after 2 years.
Mental health & wellbeing training through the charity Mind
Professional Emergency First Aid at work training
£500 referral scheme for staff who refer a new employee, paid upon passing probation.
Company payday lunch
Daily Fresh fruit
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
- Experience with Sage 50 (accounting package)
- Excellent knowledge and experience of Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Microsoft Office (general Microsoft packages)
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise work
- High level of numeracy and attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
- Pragmatic, logical approach to problem solving
- Part-qualified or AAT qualification (desirable)
- Working knowledge or experience in the property management sector (advantageous)
- Knowledge of Sage Intacct (ideal but not essential)
What We Do
Stef & Philips Limited is a UK housing provider delivering temporary, emergency and move‑on accommodation for vulnerable people. Working with local authorities, housing associations and charities, it operates an asset‑light model covering property sourcing, refurbishment, lettings management and support services, funded by private and corporate investors. Stef & Philips’ mission is to reduce homelessness and provide safe, secure homes across the UK.
