Accounts Payable Clerk

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) are looking for a talented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our successful and ambitious finance team based in Bispham to support its continued financial stability and growth. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week.

The Finance Operations team ensure prompt and accurate payments to students, employers and suppliers, timely invoicing and debt collection, in addition to other administrative duties within the Finance function. The team of six roles is split into two functions - Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Experience of working in a financial environment in either an Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable function is desirable; however, full training will be provided. Applicants who are actively studying or have obtained an AAT professional qualification are welcome.

Reporting directly to the Finance Operations Leader, this role plays a key part in applying and developing effective financial controls to ensure accurate and timely payments, while supporting the wider Finance team and organisational objectives.

• Ensuring prompt, accurate processing and reconciliation of payments to students and suppliers, including resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, supplier details, delegated authority documentation, and period-end journals within the Finance system.
• Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and procedures, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Providing flexible support across Finance projects, administrative tasks, and non-core activities when required.

• Experience of working in a financial environment in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable is desirable; however, full training will be provided.
• Active study or AAT professional qualification is welcome.

This is a great opportunity to develop your finance career within a supportive and collaborative team. You will gain hands-on experience across key finance operations, contribute to service improvement, and receive full training to help you succeed and grow in the role.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Competitive pension scheme: TPS - 28.68% employer contribution; LGPS - 15.4% employer contribution.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, with the College investing circa £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications.
• Agile working opportunities.
• Enhanced Family friendly policies.
• Extensive wellbeing provision including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, Occupational Health, eye tests, Wellbeing Hub, healthy breakfast, gym and subsidised sports facilities, onsite outlets, car parking, cycle to work scheme.

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities: B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.