Accounts Payable (Contract)

Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)

Hours: 35 per week, Monday-Friday

About the Role

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a leading institution in the education sector. This short-term role will provide vital support during a transition period, focusing on expenses and OCR processes within Workday.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys contributing to process improvements.

• Invoicing: Manage invoicing for domestic and international customers, ensuring compliance with contracts, University policies, and procedures.
• Accounts Payable support: Assist with the full AP cycle, including sales order processing, payments, and reconciliation of customer accounts.
• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with Schools, Research Centres, the Research Finance Office, and other academic/administrative units to streamline invoicing, payments, and reporting processes.
• Continuous improvement: Contribute to enhancements in the accounts payable function, including technology-driven improvements and system upgrades.

• Previous accounts payable experience, ideally within the education, public sector, or not-for-profit environment.
• Ability to adapt and perform in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset - capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Immediate availability to start

• A short-term contract (2-3 months) with immediate impact.
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious education institution.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to finance transformation projects.