Finance Associate – Group Accounts Payable
About this role
Finance Associate – Group Accounts Payable
Application Deadline: 23 August 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London Office
Compensation: £34,000 / year
Description
The successful candidate will assist in the smooth running of the Group Accounts Payable department by providing Accounts Payable support through regular daily, weekly, and monthly tasks as well as ad hoc administrative duties as required. The position is within a fast-growing group and therefore flexibility is required as adjustments to the main duties will be necessary as the role progresses and the Group grows.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Receiving and processing purchasing invoices in Yooz and Sage Intacct
- Resolving ad hoc Accounts Payable queries from suppliers and colleagues in the business on a daily basis that are received into the Accounts Payable inbox
- Preparation of the payment proposal and payment run
- Accurate maintenance of Accounts Payable ledger
- Assisting with month end / quarter end / year end Accounts Payable processes
- Supporting Accounts Payable audit queries
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies and reconciliation items in the Accounts Payable ledger
- Review and maintenance of supplier accounts
- Recommend and implement changes to existing and new systems as required
- Produce and maintain finance procedure documents relating to the responsibilities of this role
Person Specifications
- Eligibility to live and work in in the UK
- Enhanced DBS check
- A-levels or equivalent
- AAT (partially or fully qualified)
- Any experience in Accounts Payable
- Experience of Sage (Desirable)
- Experience of Accounts Payable (Desirable)
- Fundamental Excel and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent time and project management skills and able with the ability to juggle a range of competing demands
- The ability to learn new systems & software
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to organise and prioritise a workload
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure
- Be an efficient team player
- Excellent written and spoken English
Disclaimer
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.
Company at a glance
Oxford International is a global education platform that works with universities and institutions worldwide to help students access international education and progress into higher education and careers.
Founded in 1991, our portfolio includes university pathway programmes, English language and academic preparation, higher education and vocational courses, English testing and digital learning through Oxford International Digital Institute, supporting learning without limits for students worldwide.
Each year, we help almost 80,000 students from more than 100 countries access education opportunities through our growing portfolio of programmes and partnerships across the UK, Canada, Australia, India, Germany and the USA, as well as through our digital learning.
Our global team of 250+ recruitment, admissions and conversion specialists, based in 50+ locations worldwide, works alongside a network of 2,500+ educational consultants to support international students and connect institutions with the right talent.
With over 30 years of heritage, Oxford International combines global market expertise with strong institutional partnerships to help students succeed and institutions connect with international talent.
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