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.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

• Personal development plan
• Mentoring scheme
• Career Coaching
• Opportunities to pursue professional development
• Strengths-based development
  Job Overview
  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.

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

• 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