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Posted 15 June, 2026

Accounts Payable Clerk (20497-0626)

University of Warwick
Coventry, West Midlands CV1, United Kingdom Temporary
Reference: 601476569

Accounts Payable Clerk (20497-0626) Location University of Warwick Campus, Coventry Department Finance Position Type Fixed Term Duration ...

Accounts Payable Clerk (20497-0626)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Finance

Position Type

Fixed Term

Duration

Fixed-term contract until 31st May 2027

Hours

25 hours per week (0.6849 FTE)

Salary

£26,093 to £26,707 per annum, pro rata

About the Role

Eligibility

  • Only internal candidates are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This includes any current University of Warwick employees (including those on the Redeployment Register), Graduate Teaching Assistants, or Unitemps/Uniperms.

Informal Queries
  • For informal queries about the role, please contact Christina Eades (Accounts Payable Manager) at [email protected]

This post is being offered on a part time basis of 25 hours per week. This post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Working within the Finance Office, in the Accounts Payable team, you will be responsible for validation and processing of all supplier invoices and all payment requests up to the actual payment stage and resolution of supplier payment queries. Create, maintain and verify supplier master data. Investigate and resolve supplier and departmental queries. Any other duties commensurate with the scale and nature of the post.

About You

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, you will have experience of purchase ledger or experience of working in an alternative finance-related role. Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately to tight deadlines. With good IT skills and a high level of numeracy, you will have the ability to communicate at all levels, creating effective working relationships with staff within the University and externally.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

The University Finance office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create the long-term sustainable financial platform required for future growth. Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise. You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.

The role is campus based however staff can opt to work under the Finance Office's current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time (2 days per week for full time staff; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and operational requirements. Whilst in the induction phase you'll be required to work 100% in the office. Further details are available on request or at interview stage.

For further information about The Finance Office and the opportunities available, please visit our

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at .

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How to Apply

Closing Deadline: Thursday 18th June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include two attachments:
  • CV
  • Cover Letter

These should:
  • Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
  • Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.

Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
  • Interview Date: To be confirmed
  • Start Date: As soon as possible

* Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.

** You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see .

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
  • An attractive pension scheme.
  • 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
  • Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
  • Onsite childcare facilities.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. .

We are proud to be a .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see:

Job Description

Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.

This listing expired on 20 Jun. Applications are no longer accepted.

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