Accounts Payable Officer chez Bath Spa University

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance Services team in supporting the efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices, purchasing card transactions, and expense claims across the University.

Working closely with the Accounts Payable Manager, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring timely payments and maintaining compliance with the University’s financial procedures, policies, and regulations. This role is vital to upholding the University's operational effectiveness and its reputation with students, suppliers, and external partners.

Supporting the Accounts Payable Manager, you will ensure the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices in line with University policies. You will assist with managing supplier accounts and payments, contribute to accurate financial records, and help maintain strong supplier relationships. 

The role also involves supporting the administration of purchasing cards and expense claims, ensuring compliance and resolving queries efficiently. Working collaboratively across Finance and Professional Services, you will help uphold high service standards and contribute to continuous improvement in our financial operations.

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

Salary: Grade 5, starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.