Job Overview
Job Title: Accounts Payable Administrator
Contract: 6 months FTC (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £15,056
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)
Working Pattern: 12.30pm - 5pm (Monday - Friday)
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026
Responsibilities
* Process supplier invoices & credit notes accurately and on time
* Match invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts
* Check and apply correct VAT coding
* Resolve invoice discrepancies and credit notes
* Maintain vendor master data and supplier files up to date
* Prepare payment run for approval – actions any exceptions within required timescales
* Liase with Corpay to manage any payment exceptions
* Produce and distribute remittance advices
* Handle AP mailbox and supplier queries professionally
* Support month‑end processes (journals, reconciliations, bank statement postings)
* Liaise with Procurement and other departments to resolve issues
* Assist with audit requests and provide documentation
* Coding for invoices relating to: The BMJ, BMJ Journals, Customer Services
* Suggest and support process improvements
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* Previous AP or purchase ledger experience
* Desirable experience of working within high volume transactional teams
* Desirable experience of working with Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Good communication and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to work to deadlines and manage priorities
* Educated to a good standard, degree not essential
Benefits
* Generous double‑matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%
* Discounted dental and travel insurance
* Seven x salary life assurance cover and a generous income protection package
* Discounted gym membership, cycle‑to‑work and season ticket loan
* Discounts for retail and leisure products through yourReward
* Twenty‑five days holiday + bank holidays + a BMJ Day off
* Additional holiday through long service; buy up to 5 additional days
* Leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married
* Concierge service Seniorcare by Lottie
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
* Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are not buzzwords to us, but fundamental company priorities
* We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths and insights, enabling us to better serve our customers and drive positive change in our industry
* If you are from an under‑represented or historically marginalised community, we are particularly interested in hearing from you
* Join our employee‑led networks focusing on Gender, Race and Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Well‑being, Parents and Carers and Age
* Disability Confident Committed employer
Learning & Development
* Personal development plan
* Mentoring scheme
* Career Coaching
* Opportunities to pursue professional development
* Strengths‑based development
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