Purchase Ledger Clerk

Cranfield University; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranfield Conference Centre Limited is inviting applications for an Accounts Payable role based at Cranfield Campus, Bedfordshire. The post involves providing an efficient accounts payable service, processing payments, and supporting the AP team in inbox management and queries. 37 hours per week, permanent contract, with a starting salary around £27,537 per annum.

Flexible working considered. The role requires enthusiastic, well-organised candidates who can deliver high-quality service to

Qualifications

• Accounts Payable experience in an office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage supplier invoices and payments.
• Support the Accounts Payable Team Leader and manage central inboxes with timely responses.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Job description

Organisation: Cranfield Conference Centre Limited
Faculty or Department: Finance
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of GBP27,537 per annum
Apply by: 30/09/2026

Role Description

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, well organised, team playing, previously accounts payable office experienced people who have a positive mindset.

About the Role

To provide an efficient and effective Accounts Payable service, supporting the administration and processing of the University's payments, together with associated financial activities. A key aspect of the role is to support the Accounts Payable Team Leader by taking ownership of central inboxes, accurately categorising and responding to emails, and actioning queries in a timely and professional manner. The postholder will be expected to work proactively, manage competing priorities, and contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring excellent service is provided to both internal and external stakeholders.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Accounts Payable professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with the ability to work independently, ensuring the delivery of a high–quality, efficient, and effective accounts payable service. They will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield's world–class expertise, large–scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families . Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on–site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 September 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.