Hybrid Accounts Payable Assistant: Precision & Impact

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team at Edinburgh Campus. The role focuses on processing invoices, expenses and scholarship payments, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with Financial Regulations.

Hybrid working is available in line with university arrangements. The successful candidate will have experience in a busy financial environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coach others within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or similar transactional finance roles.
• Ability to handle financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience using financial systems and Microsoft 365 apps.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in Oracle and ensure compliance with controls.
• Manage supplier payments, including payment runs and remittances.
• Maintain supplier records, perform reconciliations and respond to queries.
• Support period-end activities and internal audit requirements.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to system enhancements.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Transactional finance

Financial systems usage

Microsoft 365 applications

Tools

Excel

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft 365

Job description

Heriot-Watt University is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team at Edinburgh Campus. The role focuses on processing invoices, expenses and scholarship payments, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with Financial Regulations.

Hybrid working is available in line with university arrangements. The successful candidate will have experience in a busy financial environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coach others within a supportive team.