Description
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.
About the Role
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.
About You
* Recent accounts payable experience
* Customer service skills
* Experience of using Finance systems
* Reconciling supplier statements
* Experience of process and system improvements
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* MS Office, Teams and Sharepoint
* Working in HE
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we're looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
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
* Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
* Enhanced paid leave days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here:
* Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
* Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
* Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page:
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.
About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.
Based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City, Bath Spa University was voted Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2024, and an impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
* Respect
* Inclusivity
* Collaboration
* Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.