Accounts Payable & Procurement Specialist

UK Management College Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Management College Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable and Procurement Officer to deliver a precise purchase-to-pay service. You will manage supplier invoices, purchase orders, and procurement activities, ensuring value for money and compliance with financial controls.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will liaise with budget holders, suppliers and internal teams to maintain accurate records, process payments on time and drive improvements in processes and supplier

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and/or procurement in a not-for-profit environment is preferred.
• AAT and/or CIPS qualifications are desirable.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure proper authorisation and coding.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies with suppliers.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure timely payments within terms.
• Review requisitions, raise POs, and monitor procurement thresholds.
• Support tender exercises and supplier evaluations to secure value-for-money.
• Maintain supplier records and monitor contract end dates and renewals.
• Assist with month-end processes and provide audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical and analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Negotiation with suppliers

Independent and team work

Proactive and ownership

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT qualification (desirable)

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP system

Purchase orders

Job description

UK Management College Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable and Procurement Officer to deliver a precise purchase-to-pay service. You will manage supplier invoices, purchase orders, and procurement activities, ensuring value for money and compliance with financial controls.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will liaise with budget holders, suppliers and internal teams to maintain accurate records, process payments on time and drive improvements in processes and supplier