Job Description

This role will be responsible for managing the college’s payment processes and management of the Payments Team. It is also the responsibility of the post holder to optimize the efficiency of the payments function by identifying and implementing opportunities for greater efficiency.

This role will be the escalation point for all accounts payable queries and ensuring prompt, accurate and timely payment of suppliers and other payments.

The role will be required to manage a variety of Accounts Payable duties to ensure the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function. The role is varied and includes the processing of supplier invoices & staff expenses, payments to suppliers & staff and reconciliation of supplier statements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, customer focused person. The successful candidate must have significant working knowledge and experience of accounting controls and procedures along with AP processes. Experience of working with a finance system, i.e. Unit 4 Business World and Proactis Invoice Capture is desirable.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate ability to work under pressure, with high workload and to priorities own work and that of others in order to meet deadlines with minimum supervision.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
• Free parking

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities