Head of Accounts Payable

South and City College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education provider in Birmingham is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to effectively manage the Accounts Payable and Purchasing systems. Responsibilities include assisting with Treasury Management functions and deputising for the Head of Finance Operations. Candidates must be fluent in English and demonstrate strong management skills. This position promotes a safe and supportive environment, with a commitment to equality and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English as required by the Immigration Act.
• Effective management skills in finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable and Purchasing systems.
• Assist with Treasury Management functions.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance Operations.

Job description

Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Hours per week: 36.5 hours
Closing Date: 28th November 2025
Proposed Interview Date: 11 December 2025

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

Main Job Purpose:

Effective management of the Accounts Payable and Purchasing systems and assisting with Treasury Management functions. To deputise for the Head of Finance Operations, for the day-to-day management of the College's financial services.

South and City College recognises that personal safety is a fundamental precondition for effective and successful teaching and learning and can only be felt in a safe learning environment that promotes well-being, safety and security for all students, staff and visitors. Safeguarding is a core element of all aspects of college activity.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation or offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Candidates should be aware that if shortlisted, an online search will be conducted as an additional safeguarding check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential part of the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements of the post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.