Job Title:
Accounts Payable Administrator
Contract:
12 months FTC
Salary:
£26,767 (pro- rate £15,056)
Location:
Cardiff (remote)
Working Pattern:
12.30pm - 5pm (Monday - Friday)
Application Closing Date:
Friday 19th September 2025
Numbers tell stories, and at BMJ, every invoice and payment helps keep vital work moving forward. We're looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance team in Cardiff on a part-time, fixed-term contract. If you're someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, spotting details others might miss, and making sure everything balances perfectly, this role is your opportunity to play a key part in ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes.
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
Why work for us
Help us create a healthier world. We are a global healthcare knowledge provider. We publish The BMJ, one of the world's most impactful medical journals and over 70 influential speciality journals. We offer digital tools to help health professionals worldwide tackle critical healthcare challenges. Find out more about us here.
Flexible Work and Workplace Perks
* We're committed to flexible working that supports both your needs and the requirements of the role.
Generous 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
Work-life balance and wellbeing
* 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