Closing Date: 13th September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £31,662 - £33,507
Hours: 35 per week
We are seeking a motivated and detail focused Senior Accounts Payable Officer to support the delivery of a high quality, efficient and customer focused Accounts Payable service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational expertise with process improvement, stakeholder engagement and leadership support.
Working closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a key role in coordinating day-to-day Accounts Payable activities, supporting colleagues, monitoring performance, identifying process improvements and helping ensure the Council meets its financial control and payment obligations.
If you are looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact on service delivery while developing your leadership and technical expertise, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake Level 1 Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Job Description
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The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
- Carers Leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lift share Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Technology Benefit Scheme
What We Do
Stirling Council is the local government authority for Stirling and surrounding communities in central Scotland. It provides public information and services to approximately 94,330 residents, as well as supporting local businesses and visitors. The council manages civic responsibilities across a scenic, historic area and provides public services for its communities.
