AT CANCER RESEARCH UK, WE EXIST TO BEAT CANCER.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
Cancer Research UK’s Finance team’s credibility and professionalism in handling money fundraised by public generosity is essential to the smooth running and future ambitions of our organisation, ultimately helping the charity reach our goal of beating cancer.
We are searching for an Accounts Payable Officer with experience processing a high volume of payments, a keen eye for detail, and a great customer service to support the Finance team in maintaining strong Accounts Payable service levels. This will involve processing c.50 invoices, c. 10 invoice queries a day, and other payment activities accurately and efficiently, ensuring that internal controls are adhered to and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are achieved.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to be part of a collaborative team while supporting Cancer Research UK’s colleagues, suppliers, supporters, and other stakeholders with accounts payable queries, which is essential to the smooth running of our life-saving organisation.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Accurately processing a high volume of Purchase Order (PO) and Non-PO invoice transactions, non-staff expenses, and other Accounts Payable transactions in line with the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Overseeing the invoice matching process ensuring to manage any mismatches or discrepancies.
• Ensuring all transactions are entered accurately and on time into the finance system.
• Maintaining the Queries Log and ensuring any ongoing invoices queries are regularly followed up on.
• Updating and maintaining the Non-Paid Staff Expenses tracker.
• Regularly tracking and following up on invoice approvals.
• Appropriately handling supplier invoice and payment queries while liaising with colleagues as appropriate.
• Ensuring all supplier letters addressing problems, differences, and disputes are sent out automatically and followed up for resolution.
• Reconciling all supplier statements ensuring accurate internal records.
• Managing Accounts Payable enquiries from both Suppliers and End Users seeking support.
• Ensuring helpdesk calls are logged, responded to, and are effectively resolved within agreed SLAs.
• Supporting with weekly BACS and CHAPS payment runs in line with the agreed payment schedule.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED?

• Experience working in an Accounts Payable department or a similar environment processing a high volume of invoices.
• Background in handling supplier queries with clear communication and a strong customer-service approach when resolving queries.
• Accurate and efficient data entry with high attention to detail.
• Effective time management with demonstrable experience meeting KPIs/ SLAs with target.
• IT literate with a proven ability to pick up financial systems quickly.

Please refer the Job description for details