Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

The successful candidate will be joining the Accounts Payable team which is part of Procurement and Commissioning Services. We are at the heart of the on-going economic and social development of the city and are involved with facilitating payments and developing processes for suppliers and internal departments involved in the 2021/22 City of Culture, the Godiva Festival, Station Masterplan and City Centre South development. The team is also integral to the improvement of services for Adults and Children's Social Care, Public Health and Homelessness strategies.

Accounts Payable are proud to have played a key part in accelerating payments to support vulnerable suppliers and distribute grants to local businesses and residents during the pandemic.

We are based at One Friargate and are implementing a flexible working arrangement.

A wealth of information about the service can be found on our website: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/business-council            

What is the job role?

Are you looking for a new challenge in 2022? Do you enjoy resolving queries, have an eye for detail and possess excellent customer service skills?

We are recruiting for a newly created permanent Accounts Payable Officer's role within the busy Accounts Payable team at Coventry City Council. The team is responsible for the prompt processing of over £600m of payments to suppliers and individuals including over 60,000 invoices per year. Accounts Payable Officers are also responsible for the maintenance and security of sensitive and financial information within the Council's Financial Management System, Business World. We are a forward thinking team and operate a paperless office.

The role

Working to the Accounts Payable Manager, your duties will include:

• Prioritising and processing supplier invoices in line with the Council's No PO: No Pay policy
• Resolving queries from internal and external customers
• Checking new supplier set-ups - including for IR35, CIS, VAT registration and potential fraudulent activities
• Actively promoting best practice

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for applicants who are motivated, enjoy working as part of a flexible and dedicated team and have excellent inputting skills. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a busy finance office using a Financial Management System and have good MS Office skills.

Having a desire to learn, willingness to adapt and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers are key personal attributes.

In your personal statement, please evidence your skills and knowledge in in relation to the Job Description and Person Specification, particularly addressing the above highlighted points.  Applications will be shortlisted against these.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date(s): 28th & 29th June 2022. There will be a short test as part of the interview process.

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!

There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and it was the UK City of Culture 2021. We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons as you can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.

We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.

As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Opportunity for Salary Match and Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 
• Lifestyle savings
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes; Car Scheme, Cycle to work and more
• Interest free travel loans
• Payroll giving scheme
• Workplace parking scheme
• Maternity, paternity and adoption Leave
• And much more

Coventry City Council