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
At Stef & Philips, we firmly believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We are a leading provider of vital accommodation and services in the UK, dedicated to tackling the challenge of homelessness and empowering vulnerable individuals to build better lives. We provide temporary, emergency and move-on accommodation to local authorities, housing associations and charities – all funded by investors who care.
From our humble beginnings as a family-run letting agency in 2006, we have evolved into a nationwide operation, managing over 3,800 units and housing over 5,500 tenants. While much has changed since our inception, our family business roots remain deeply ingrained in who we are. Our core values continue to guide us as we remain committed to our main vision: a world without homelessness.
