Accounts Payable Officer - Grade 5

Finance, Planning, Property and Commercial Operations

Salary: £28,031 to £30,378 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 23 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: HR0201003

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

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Directorate

The University of Bradford is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to support the delivery of an efficient payments service. This role is key to ensuring accurate payment processing and maintaining high standards of financial control.

What you will be doing:

• You will support payment operations by handling transactions, resolving queries, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Contribute to a responsive, customer-focused service.

Qualifications /

Experience:

• Experience in finance or administration, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.

25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).

Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.

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In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.