Finance Officer - Accounts Payable in Bromley

Do you have experience of working in a high-volume Accounts Payable function? Do you have experience of dealing directly with suppliers and handling supplier queries? If the answer is Yes, this may be the role for you.

South Thames Colleges Group is looking for a Finance Officer to join a busy Accounts Payable and Expenses function. You will be part of a team of five, reporting to the Financial Controller.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, bursary payments and expense claims.
• Ensure the Purchase Ledger database is kept up to date and that accurate address and bank details are maintained.
• Operate the weekly payment run, dispatch remittance advices promptly and follow up all queries.
• Work across the entire Group, supporting budget holders and ensuring invoices are correctly coded, authorised and purchase orders are used where appropriate.

There is an option for hybrid working (Merton College and Home) after successful completion of the probationary period.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience working in a high-volume Accounts Payable function with detailed financial procedures and regulations.
• Good IT skills and prior work in a paperless environment.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Preferably has an AAT or equivalent financial qualification.
• Understanding of VAT and its application to invoices and expense transactions.
• Previous experience in an education or government environment or familiarity with Access Evo is beneficial.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
• Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance physical and mental health.
• Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities.
• Professional development and training.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Application deadline

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 24th January 2026.

Equality and diversity

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

About South Thames Colleges Group

South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College and is one of London’s largest providers of post‑16 education and training. We are an ongoing and significant contributor to our local communities and put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.