Were seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance team at Middlesbrough College. In this role you will support the Purchasing Team with day‑to‑day operations, ensuring the efficient processing of purchase ledger invoices and the accurate raising of purchase orders. You will also be responsible for reconciling supplier statements, managing account queries, and providing general administrative support across the College and its subsidiaries.
Key Responsibilities
* Process and accurately record supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders, including the correct recording of VAT.
* Process and batch non‑purchase‑order invoices due for payment and circulate for authorisation in accordance with the College Financial Regulations.
* Provide information on non‑pay budgets when requested by budget holders.
* Be a point of contact for both internal and external purchasing and supplier queries.
* Aid in the processing and the accurate recording of purchase orders through the e‑Request electronic purchase ordering system, whilst ensuring budgetary control is maintained.
* Aid in the maintenance of goods/services received notification information and to query outstanding invoices with colleagues to confirm delivery of goods/services.
* Aid in the completion of monthly supplier statement reconciliations to ensure accurate records are maintained.
What We’re Looking For
* Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English or equivalent.
* A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.
* A clear understanding of the purchasing function and investigative abilities.
* Ability to prioritise workloads and complete tasks to strict deadlines.
* Knowledge of the purchasing function and finance systems.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Purchasing Team Leader
Salary: £23,555 – £27,604 per annum
Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays
Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
Basis: Full time, Permanent
Pension: NEST Pension
Benefits Package
* Health & Wellbeing – Subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family.
* Family‑Friendly Policies – Flexible hours and support for all of life’s big moments.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, including counselling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources.
* Professional Development – Extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
* College Extras – Save money, feel great, and go green with: up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants, discounted gift cards for big brands, home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice, cycle to work scheme (coming soon: EV Leasing).
* Pension Schemes – Teachers’, LGPS & NEST.
* Discounted car parking on site.
Additional Information
Posted 18 December 2025
Expiry 05 January 2026
Reference 004483
Job type: Permanent Contract – Northern Skills Group, Business Support.
Contact
For further details and to discuss the role, please contact Rachel Wykman, Purchasing Team Leader, at rh.wykman@mbro.ac.uk.
Legal and Safeguarding
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding – Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.
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