Bath Spa University
Accounts Payable Officer
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Accounts Payable Officer
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park
Compensation: Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum
Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance Services team in supporting the efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices, purchasing card transactions, and expense claims across the University.
Working closely with the Accounts Payable Manager, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring timely payments and maintaining compliance with the University’s financial procedures, policies, and regulations. This role is vital to upholding the University's operational effectiveness and its reputation with students, suppliers, and external partners.
About the Role
The post holder will support the Accounts Payable Manager in delivering an efficient and high-quality Accounts Payable service, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices in accordance with University policies, procedures, and financial regulations. They will contribute to the effective management of supplier accounts and payment processes, helping to maintain accurate financial records and positive supplier relationships.
The role will also support the administration of purchasing cards and employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and the prompt resolution of queries. Working closely with colleagues across Finance and Professional Services, the post holder will help maintain high service standards, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of agreed service levels across Accounts Payable operations.
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About You
- Experience of Accounts Payable processing in a high-volume transactional environment
- Customer service skills
- Experience of using Finance systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Experience of reconciling supplier statements
- Experience of resolving Accounts Payable queries, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to investigate issues and ensure timely payment resolution.
- MS Office, Teams, and SharePoint
Additional Information
Salary: Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Interviews: Will be expected to take place mid October 2026
Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected.
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Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including:
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family-friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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