Accounts Payable Administrator

Babcock International; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator in Portsmouth. The role includes processing invoices, managing payments, and handling supplier queries, contributing to finance operations in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have previous accounts payable experience, proficiency with ERP systems, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Closing date for applications is January 20, 2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day a year for volunteering

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Skilled in processing invoices within an ERP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices in the ERP system.
• Managing payment runs and ensuring accuracy.
• Handling supplier queries and resolving issues promptly.
• Reviewing work queues and managing shared mailboxes.
• Supporting the Accounts Payable team with general administrative tasks.

Skills

Processing invoices

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Administrator

Location: Lakeside, Portsmouth + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Role ID: SF69729

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as anAccounts Payable AdministratorLakeside, near Portsmouth, Hampshire

The role

As an Accounts Payable Administrator, you roadmap to the heart of our finance operations, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time. It’s a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to something bigger.

Day-to-day, you’ll be keeping our business running smoothly and supporting projects that matter to national security and infrastructure.

• Processing invoices in our ERP system
• Managing payment runs and ensuring accuracy
• Handling supplier queries and resolving issues promptly
• Reviewing work queues and managing shared mailboxes
• Supporting the Accounts Payable team with general administrative tasks

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office and days working from home.

Essential experience of the Accounts Payable Administrator

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role
• Skilled in processing invoices within an ERP system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Administrator

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists receive 10 PL's special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day a year for volunteering
• Flexible working options
• A dynamic working environment

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 20/01/2026