Job Description

Strong financial controls. Smooth financial operations. Delivering at a fast pace.

Accounts Payable Officer

27,500 - 29,725 (+ Benefits )

Reports to:

Senior Finance Manager (Accounts Payable / Receivable)

Department:

Chief Operating Office

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time 35 hours per week

Location:

Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office).

Visa sponsorship:

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is

not

able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date:

19 June2025 23:55


This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.

Recruitment process:

One competency-based interview

Interview date:

From the week commencing 30 June2025

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

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.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold:

Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible:

Act with rigour and professionalism

Human

: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together:

Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our

careers web page

.

Additional Information

For more information

about working with us

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or contact us at

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Please contact

recruitment@cancer.org.uk

or

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20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

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