Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) - University Environment

We're working with a well-established university finance team to recruit a Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) to support their Commercial Payments function on a fixed-term contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid accounts payable experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and confidence working with a range of stakeholders and suppliers.

The role
You'll be responsible for end-to-end invoice processing and supplier payments, acting as a key point of contact for payment queries and working closely with internal stakeholders and the central Payments Office. The role offers variety, responsibility, and exposure to wider finance activities within a professional university setting.

Key duties include:

• Processing and matching supplier invoices to purchase orders
• Managing a shared Commercial Payments inbox
• Resolving invoice, PO, and payment queries with suppliers and stakeholders
• Producing and reviewing aged debt and supplier statements
• Supporting manual and ad-hoc payments, utilities invoices, and month-end activities
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and payment deadlines
• Providing cover to the Finance Supervisor when required

What we're looking for:

• Previous accounts payable experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), particularly using financial data for reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities
• A proactive, detail-focused team player who works well under pressure

Personal qualities:

• Trustworthy with high attention to detail
• Quick learner with a positive, problem-solving mindset
• Confident working independently and as part of a team

Location & working pattern:

• Office-based role with hybrid working available after full training, in line with University policy
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:20pm (36.5 hours per week)

Contract details:

• Start date: 11 May 2026
• End date: April 2027

If you're looking for a stable, professional role within a supportive university environment and enjoy working in a busy finance function, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch for more details or to apply.

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