Accounts Payable Officer - Flexible Office & Growth

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Officer to join our Stratford team. This permanent, full-time role is office-based with flexible hybrid work (1–2 days in the office) and 35 hours per week.

The successful candidate will manage high volumes of supplier invoices, process payments, and maintain accurate records while delivering excellent service to internal staff and suppliers. You will liaise with colleagues across the charity, ensure timely payments, and uphold our high

Qualifications

• Experience handling a high volume of invoices.
• Strong organisational and customer-service skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to use financial systems efficiently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume Purchase Order and Non-PO invoices and supplier payments in line with SLAs.
• Carry out weekly BACS and CHAPS payment runs as scheduled.
• Oversee invoice matching and resolve mismatches.
• Ensure all transactions are entered accurately in the finance system.
• Maintain the Queries Log and follow up on invoices in query.
• Update Non-Paid Staff Expenses tracker and follow up on approvals.
• Address supplier queries relating to invoices and payments with colleagues.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

Finance software

MS Excel

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Officer to join our Stratford team. This permanent, full-time role is office-based with flexible hybrid work (1–2 days in the office) and 35 hours per week.

The successful candidate will manage high volumes of supplier invoices, process payments, and maintain accurate records while delivering excellent service to internal staff and suppliers. You will liaise with colleagues across the charity, ensure timely payments, and uphold our high