Cranfield University
Purchase Ledger Clerk

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Purchase Ledger Clerk
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £27,537 per annum
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
We welcome applications from enthusiastic, well organised, team playing, previously accounts payable office experienced people who have a positive mindset.
About the Role
To provide an efficient and effective Accounts Payable service, supporting the administration and processing of the University's payments, together with associated financial activities. A key aspect of the role is to support the Accounts Payable Team Leader by taking ownership of central inboxes, accurately categorising and responding to emails, and actioning queries in a timely and professional manner. The postholder will be expected to work proactively, manage competing priorities, and contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring excellent service is provided to both internal and external stakeholders.
About You
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Accounts Payable professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with the ability to work independently, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, efficient, and effective accounts payable service. They will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
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About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.


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Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact John Newcombe, Head of Procurement and Accounts Payable on (T): 01234 754580 or (E): John.Newcombe@cranfield.ac.uk
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5390.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 September 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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