Strong financial controls. Smooth financial operations. Delivering at a fast pace.
Accounts Payable Officer
£26,000-£28,000 (+ Benefits)
Reports to: Senior Finance Manager (Accounts Payable / Receivable)
Department: Chief Operating Office
Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 01 April 2024 23:55
recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: One competency-based interview
Interview date: Week commencing 01 April 2024
How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
We are searching for an Accounts Payable Officer with experience processing a high volume of payments, a keen eye for detail, and great customer service skills to support the Finance team in maintaining strong service levels during the peak Accounts Payable period. This will involve processing c.50 invoices, c. 10 invoice queries a day, and other payment activities accurately and efficiently ensuring that internal controls are adhered to and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are achieved.
Your legacy at the end of your contract will be to have an excellent level of service and support to Cancer Research UK’s colleagues, suppliers, supporters, and other stakeholders with accounts payable queries which is essential to the smooth running of our life-saving organisation.
What will I be doing?
- Accurately processing a high volume of Purchase Order (PO) and Non-PO invoice transactions, non-staff expenses, and other Accounts Payable transactions in line with the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Overseeing the invoice matching process ensuring to manage any mismatches or discrepancies.
- Ensuring all transactions are entered accurately and on time into the finance system.
- Maintaining the Queries Log and ensuring any ongoing invoices queries are regularly followed up on.
- Updating and maintaining the Non-Paid Staff Expenses tracker.
- Regularly tracking and following up on invoice approvals.
- Appropriately handling supplier invoice and payment queries while liaising with colleagues as appropriate.
- Ensuring all supplier letters addressing problems, differences, and disputes are sent out automatically and followed up for resolution.
- Reconciling all supplier statements ensuring accurate internal records.
- Managing Accounts Payable enquiries from both Suppliers and End Users seeking support.
- Ensuring helpdesk calls are logged, responded to, and are effectively resolved within agreed SLAs.
- Supporting with weekly BACS and CHAPS payment runs in line with the agreed payment schedule.
What skills will I need?
To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
- Experience working in an Accounts Payable department or a similar environment processing a high volume of invoices.
- Background in handling supplier queries with clear communication and a strong customer-service approach when resolving queries.
- Accurate and efficient data entry with high attention to detail.
- Effective time management with demonstrable experience meeting KPIs/ SLAs with target.
- IT literate with a proven ability to pick up financial systems quickly.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.
For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact Jamie.Byford-Palmer@cancer.org.uk.
Additional Information
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
