Job Description

As a world-leading biomedical research resource, UK Biobank relies on exceptional financial management to ensure we deliver impact at scale. Every invoice processed and every transaction recorded plays a vital part in helping researchers unlock discoveries that improve global health.


This is your opportunity to contribute to that mission by joining our friendly and collaborative Finance team. Your attention to detail and proactive mindset will help ensure smooth financial operations across our organisation.

Can you do it?

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the purchase ledger processing invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments. You'll play a key role in supporting accurate project costing, financial reconciliations, and month-end accounting.


This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced team where your organisation and communication skills will help us deliver efficient, compliant finance services across the organisation.

You will be responsible for:

Processing purchases invoices from receipt through to payment authorisation. Preparing weekly payment runs using Sage reports, ensuring all payments are reviewed and approved. Generating BACS files in Sage and uploading to Barclays iPortal for senior management approval. Calculating and posting prepayments and accruals, maintaining summary schedules for accounts preparation, and ensuring alignment with the nominal ledger. Processing monthly staff expense payments, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in line with payroll deadlines
Working hours are 35 hours per week (9.00am to 5.00pm), Monday to Friday, hybrid working is available. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026).

Is this 'you'?

To be successful, you will have:


Extensive purchase Ledger experience (essential). Proficient use of Excel. & IT Literate including use of Microsoft Office. Attention to detail and accuracy and complete all tasks to a high standard. AAT qualified, or other relevant qualification. Adaptive and collaborative skills, with a proven ability to work flexibly as part of a team and take a proactive, hands-on approach to tasks and problem-solving.
Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Be rewarded and recognised

26 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus Bank Holidays Holiday buy scheme (purchase up to one additional week per year) Paid day off for your birthday USS Pension Scheme (hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution) Healthcare Cash Plan Enhanced family leave from day one Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable) Free on-site gym and subsidised canteen lunches Free car parking Employee discounts portal Employee Assistance Programme Annual flu vaccination Life Assurance cover
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The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.

About UK Biobank

UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.


The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases - such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.


UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 250 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.


Benefits:


Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person