Payments Assistant

We are looking for an experienced accounts payable professional to join our Finance team as a Payments Assistant at Birkbeck, University of London.

£31,234 to £34,827 per year (Grade 4 on the College's London Pay Scale, including a consolidated London Weighting Allowance). Benefits include a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and location in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week, hybrid working).

Working hours:

Full time, Open‑ended contract. Mode:
Full time. Grade:
4. Business unit:
Finance.

Closing date for applicants: 21 June 2026.
Interview date: 9 July 2026.

A Payments Assistant will be responsible for processing invoices and credit notes, reconciling supplier accounts, handling queries, and supporting the preparation of BACS and international payment runs. You will maintain supplier records and support users of our Business World (Agresso) finance system, providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Good knowledge of accounts payable systems and processes, and financial regulations relevant to accounts payable including VAT treatment of invoices.
• Understanding of three‑way matching and coding supplier invoices, and experience of preparing BACS payment runs.
• Proven IT skills and sound organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Candidate Information Pack 26.pdf (PDF, 249.67 KB)
• Job Description Pack Payments  (PDF, 288.96 KB)

For more information, please contact Alban Dule, Payments Manager, at  For technical issues with the recruitment portal, email  and provide your name and the job reference number (2373).

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.