Accounts Payable Transactions Assistant

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days’ annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working from day one

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loans

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking an Accounts Payable Transactions Assistant to join our Finance Division. You will process a high volume of invoices and expenses, ensuring timely payments and adherence to service standards.

The role involves collaboration with Finance, Procurement and academic departments, as well as external suppliers. We value attention to detail, strong communication skills and experience in an accounts payable function.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an accounts payable function.
• Experience processing high‑volume invoices, expenses and payments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence using financial systems and accounting software.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within a Higher Education or public sector environment, or working towards an accounting qualification, would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions in line with service standards and timescales.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement and academic departments, as well as external suppliers and contractors.
• Support across the University to maintain high standards of financial control and customer service.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

High‑volume invoicing

Attention to detail

Financial systems experience

Communication skills

Public sector/HE environment knowledge

Education

Accounting qualification in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Imperial College London is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Payable Transactions Assistant to join our Finance Division. This role is key to ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and expenses, supporting departments across the University and maintaining high standards of financial control and customer service.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for processing a high volume of accounts payable transactions in line with agreed service standards and timescales. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Procurement, and academic departments, as well as external suppliers and contractors.

• Experience working in an accounts payable function
• Experience processing high-volume invoices, expenses, and payments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Confidence using financial systems and accounting software
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience within a Higher Education or public sector environment, or working towards an accounting qualification, would be an advantage.

• Opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic team during major transformation
• Opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various and resources to support your personal and professional .