Overview
Accounts Payable Officer at Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
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Responsibilities
* Accurately processing a high volume of Purchase Order (PO) and Non-PO invoice transactions, non-staff expenses, and other Accounts Payable transactions in line with the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
* Overseeing the invoice matching process and managing any mismatches or discrepancies.
* Ensuring all transactions are entered accurately and on time into the finance system.
* Maintaining the Queries Log and ensuring ongoing invoice queries are regularly followed up.
* Updating and maintaining the Non-Paid Staff Expenses tracker.
* Regularly tracking and following up on invoice approvals.
* Appropriately handling supplier invoice and payment queries while liaising with colleagues as appropriate.
* Ensuring supplier letters addressing problems, differences, and disputes are sent out automatically and followed up for resolution.
* Reconciling supplier statements to ensure accurate internal records.
* Managing Accounts Payable enquiries from both Suppliers and End Users seeking support.
* Logging, responding to, and resolving helpdesk calls within agreed SLAs.
* Supporting weekly BACS and CHAPS payment runs in line with the agreed payment schedule.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience working in an Accounts Payable department or similar environment processing a high volume of invoices.
* Background in handling supplier queries with clear communication and strong customer-service.
* Accurate and efficient data entry with high attention to detail.
* Effective time management with demonstrable experience meeting KPIs/SLAs within targets.
* IT literate with a proven ability to pick up financial systems quickly.
What you will gain and organisation values
Our organisation values are Bold, Credible, Human, and Together. We are looking for people who embody these values to drive progress against our mission to beat cancer.
Employment details
* Title: Accounts Payable Officer
* Department: Chief Operating Office
* Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract
* Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
* Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
* Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK. CRUK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
* Closing date: 11 September 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
Additional information
For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk. You can follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube for updates on our work and careers.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures; in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. If you need any adjustments to enable you to participate fully in the application process, please inform us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400.
London, England, United Kingdom
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