Job Description

Vacancy: Senior Accounts Payable Assistant

East of England | 37.00 hours per week | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Our client – based in Hertfordshire– are currently looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Assistant to join their central finance function on 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The role is 37.00 hours per week.

* Start date: Due to work deadlines, they need someone started by 29th June 2026

* Salary: £28,775.00 per annum

Duties will include (but not limited to):

* Deputised for the Accounts Payable Manager, overseeing team operations and ensuring continuity during periods of absence

* Supervised and trained Accounts Payable Assistants, providing guidance on procedures, system usage, workloads, and payment deadlines

* Processed invoices, credit notes, journals, supplier payments, and multi-currency payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations

* Reconciled supplier statements and bank transactions, monitored supplier accounts, and resolved stakeholder and supplier queries in a timely manner

* Produced and analysed financial reports, maintained electronic invoice import templates, and monitored intra-group accounts to ensure accurate ledger postings

* Supported system upgrades and process improvements, testing new software, identifying issues, and implementing enhancements to improve efficiency and controls

Experience required:

* 2/3 years previous experience working in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable environment ideally within a large organisation, utilising a computerised accounts system and processing invoices across multiple ledgers and currencies Background working in Higher Education is strongly desirable

* Experience of BACS and CHAPS payment processing

* Basic knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and General Ledger journals

* Experience of using online banking portals

Rewards and Benefits:

* Leave & Flexibility: 25–35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and extra university closure days over Christmas. Hybrid working and job share options are available.

* Health & Wellbeing: A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme supports mental, financial, and emotional health.

* Pension & Finance: Contributory pension schemes are provided.

* Professional Development: Access to hundreds of workshops, with up to five days of study leave per year.

* Campus Facilities & Discounts: Access to Hertfordshire Sports Village with discounted memberships, onsite childcare, and discounted hairdressing/beauty treatments.

* Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay are available.

* Additional Perks: Long service awards, free parking, and free entry to campus events

* Any many more!

Working hours

* 37.00 hours per week

* Monday - Friday

* Hybrid working: Please note you will need to be on site every Tuesday and Wednesday to align with the wider finance team

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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