Accounts Payable Clerk

Overview

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) are looking for a talented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our successful and ambitious finance team based in Bispham to support its continued financial stability and growth. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week.

The Finance Operations team ensure prompt and accurate payments to students, employers and suppliers, timely invoicing and debt collection, in addition to other administrative duties within the Finance function. The team of six roles is split into two functions – Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Experience of working in a financial environment in either an Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable function is desirable; however, full training will be provided. Applicants who are actively studying or have obtained an AAT professional qualification are welcome.

Reporting directly to the Finance Operations Leader, this role plays a key part in applying and developing effective financial controls to ensure accurate and timely payments, while supporting the wider Finance team and organisational objectives.

• Ensuring prompt, accurate processing and reconciliation of payments to students and suppliers, including resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, supplier details, delegated authority documentation, and period-end journals within the Finance system.
• Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and procedures, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Providing flexible support across Finance projects, administrative tasks, and non-core activities when required.

This is a great opportunity to develop your finance career within a supportive and collaborative team. You will gain hands-on experience across key finance operations, contribute to service improvement, and receive full training to help you succeed and grow in the role.

If this opportunity excites you, please submit your application as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified.

• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC investing circa £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
  • Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Occupational Health
  • FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
  • FREE eye tests
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
  • FREE healthy breakfast
  • Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
  • Health and beauty salon
  • Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities: B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator.

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If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email