Accounts Assistant, Payables (Milton Keynes, ENG, GB, MK7 6AA)Salary: £26707.00Change your career, change livesThe Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link).About the RoleWe are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join us in our busy Treasury and Financial Operations team. We provide support to the University and the specialist teams in Finance and Business Services for transactional processing, administration, reconciliation, controls and assurance, working to agreed procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess supplier invoices and credit notes from receipt to available for payment.Process service entry sheets in SAP Ariba.Manage supplier invoice queries through to resolution.Manage changes to supplier details.Carry out supplier statement reconciliations; investigate and resolve differences.Process payments.Adhere to transactional VAT rules.Maintain compliance with GDPR, Student Data Retention and other OU policies.About YouEssential:Experience of Accounts Payable processing.Possess good book-keeping skills and knowledge.Ability to support and drive continuous improvement with transactional processes.Ability to build and maintain relationships effectively.Ability to adapt to new financial systems and processes.Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to prioritise a variety of tasks.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written & oral including telephone.Knowledge and application of IT skills.Understanding of VAT rules.Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR relating to data management. Desirable: Some exposure to SAP 4/HANA or Ariba would be preferred but not essentialSupport with your applicationIf you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on 01908 541111 or email careers@open.ac.uk quoting the advert reference number.What's in it for you?At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our Staff Benefits page (clicking this link will open a new window).Flexible workingWe are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it’s a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you.It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where you can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We’d expect this to be three days per week (Tuesday - Thursday).Next steps in the Recruitment processInterviews are anticipated to take place in early November. Early closing date notificationWe may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications.How to applyTo apply for this role you will need to;Submit your CV which clearly evidences how you meet the skills and experience required.Complete the additional application questions within our online application form. You can view your progress and application communications when you are logged into our recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folders if you do not receive associated email updates.