Accounts Payable Assistant - (7865)

Are you looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, as an Accounts Payable Assistant?

The Accounts Payable team is an integral part of Manchester Metropolitan University's Finance and Procurement department. We ensure the prompt payment of the University's suppliers, processing in excess of 45,000 invoices annually. Collaboration, accuracy and efficiency are at the centre of the work that we do, priding ourselves on maintaining robust financial controls and providing exceptional support to both internal and external stakeholders.

We are currently recruiting for two roles - Maternity Cover until 31 July 2025 and a Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025. 

In both the roles, as an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will:

• Ensure the prompt and accurate processing of invoices.
• Manage the end-to-end process of supplier payments.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the University, providing guidance on using the purchasing system.
• Resolve queries and ensure best practices are followed to promote purchase order compliance. 
• Calculate and process accurate monthly accruals and prepayments for financial reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements.

We are seeking a detail-orientated and proactive individual who possesses: 

• A solid understanding of financial processes.
• The ability to work accurately with high volumes of transactional data.
• The skills to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the initiative to investigate discrepancies.
• The capability to provide training on key financial processes.
• A high level of customer service skills to assist all stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel for data processing.

(For a full list of criteria and benefits, please refer to the job description and candidate pack provided below)

To apply, submit your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability, on our application portal.

For informal enquiries, please contact James Solloway (Accounts Payable Manager) at j.solloway@mmu.ac.uk 

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+