"Accounts Payable Assistant"

University of Aberdeen - Directorate of Finance

Type of Contract: Substantive

An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Assistant within the University’s Directorate of Finance. The successful candidate will join the busy Accounts Payable team supporting the University’s daily business activities by ensuring the prompt and accurate processing of supplier invoices and other payment requests, the review and approval of expense claims, and respond to queries from suppliers, staff and students in an efficient and courteous manner.

Experience of supplier invoice processing, supplier account reconciliation and communication with suppliers within a busy Accounts Payable environment is essential. The individual will be required to liaise with suppliers and staff throughout the University so must have excellent communication skills and should have the ability to use their initiative and work effectively as part of a team.

The successful candidate will be required to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week (currently Tuesday and Wednesday).

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 3, £25,255 - £26,707 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Cecilia Sassarini, Accounts Payable Supervisor, e-mail: cecilia.sassarini@abdn.ac.uk.

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

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Job Reference Number: FIN136S

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 18 January 2026.

The Directorate of Finance embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.