accounts payable Morden, South West England, England
Job description
Salary: £32,001 - £34,500 per annum
Expiry date: 31/07/2023
Details:
Joining us as Accounts Payable Supervisor, and reporting to the Financial Controller, you will look after a busy Accounts Payable and Expenses function, supervising a team of five.
We will need you take the lead in the processing of purchase invoices, bursary payments and expense claims. You will operate the weekly payment run and make sure remittance advices are dispatched promptly and all queries are followed up. There will be lots of opportunity to work across the entire Group, supporting budget holders and making sure invoices are correctly coded and authorised and purchase orders are used where appropriate. You will also need to keep our experienced team motivated, trained and well-supported.
We’re looking for someone who has experience of working in a busy, high-volume Accounts Payable function operating with detailed financial procedures and regulations. You will have experience of supervising/managing a team and enjoy the challenge of managing tight deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously whilst ensuring compliance with procedures and keeping our budget holders and suppliers happy!
An AAT or equivalent financial qualification would be great, as is an understanding of VAT and its application to invoices and expense transactions. If you have previously worked in an education or government environment, that will also be advantageous.
This role is based at Merton College in Morden, Surrey but there is an option for hybrid working (Merton College and Home) after successful completion of probationary period.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 31st July 2023
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The generous benefits package includes annual leave of 26 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is also an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Local Government Pension Scheme).
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College. We are one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and an ongoing and significant contributor to our local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
