Accounts Payable

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.

Our Journey so Far

Stef & Philips began life in 2006 as a traditional family-run lettings agent, servicing private tenants and landlords in North London. But the UK’s urgent need for good quality social housing had a profound impact on our Founder and CEO, Chris Philippou. In 2012 he acted on that need, and we now operate UK-wide with over 3800 accommodation units, 5500 tenants and counting.

By bringing together private investors, local authorities, charities, and housing associations in a spirit of trust and a shared commitment to improving tenants’ lives, we’ve created a versatile, end-to-end model that delivers fit-for-purpose accommodation and services – a setting where people can begin to thrive again.

Our full-service approach is unique. All work is carried out by dedicated in-house teams to ensure reliable, high-quality service.

The process begins with private or institutional investors looking for a positive social impact. Once we’ve helped them to source and acquire the right property, our construction arm remodels and refurbishes it to our exacting quality standards. We also sign a lease with the investor to handle lettings, management, and maintenance, while protecting their capital and yields.

We believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home and 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 helping 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 reconciliations

Daily bank postings

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 Intact

Benefits

23 days leave, plus bank holidays

Additional holiday days for long service – up to 28 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.

500 referral scheme for staff who refer a new employee, paid upon passing probation.

Company payday lunch

Daily Fresh fruit

Diversity & Inclusion

Stef & Philips is built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status. If you need any assistance or accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We’d be delighted if you tick off all our boxes, but we also believe it’s just as important we tick all of yours. If you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not everything, go ahead and apply. We’d still love to hear from you!