Manchester Metropolitan University Hiring for Accounts Payable Assistant Job at Manchester, England Full Time

The Accounts Payable team are responsible for the prompt payment of the University’s suppliers, processing in excess of 40,000 invoices per year. We are part of the Finance and Procurement department and put working collaboratively, accurately and efficiently at the centre of the work that we do.

In addition to ensuring the prompt processing of invoices you will be working closely with stakeholders across the University to provide support on using the purchasing system. You will help them to understand invoices and receipting, answer queries, and advise on best courses of action. You will also be responsible for calculating and processing accurate accruals and prepayments each month for the University’s financial reports. As well as providing a high level of customer service to internal stakeholders you will be liaising with suppliers to resolve queries and ensure that invoices are paid on time.

The ideal candidate for this role will:

• Have a good understanding of financial processes
• Be able to work accurately with high volumes of transactional data
• Work as part of a supportive an efficient team, but also be able to use their own initiative to investigate discrepancies and queries
• Ensure that robust controls are maintained at all times
• Be able to identify and implement opportunities for process improvements
• Provide a high level of customer service to all stakeholders
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel for data processing and manipulation as well as experience of using an accounting system (SAP or similar)

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

How to apply: Please attach your CV and covering letter to the online portal.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring . We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.