Accounts Payable & Transactions Manager in Portsmouth

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The Role

This role will oversee the day‑to‑day management of financial transactions, including payments, travel and expenses. The Accounts Payable & Transactions Manager will ensure that all transactions comply with University Financial Regulations and align with legislative requirements, working across the Finance department to achieve this goal as required. The role will work collaboratively with the Financial Systems Team to meet their objectives. It will also work closely with University departments to provide guidance on financial policies, streamline processes and ensure continuous improvement of the university’s transaction procedures.

Working pattern: full‑time, but reduced hours may be considered. The role requires presence in Portsmouth a few days a week, with hybrid working available.

Interview date: week commencing 15 June 2026.

Contract: fixed‑term until 17 December 2027. For internal candidates, application may be under the Secondment Policy. If applying as a secondee, line‑manager approval is required and must be confirmed in the application.

Contact: Samuel Hills, Deputy Director of Finance and Procurement (Procure to Pay) at samuel.hills@port.ac.uk.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32‑35 days a year, plus bank holidays and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family‑friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start‑up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

Further information on My Reward and Benefits is available upon application.

Salary Information

New appointments will be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, with annual cost‑of‑living related increases and progression through the pay range to the maximum for the grade within a reasonable timeframe. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, please ensure you can demonstrate or acquire the right to work in the UK. An offer of employment is conditional upon obtaining that right.

ED&I Statement

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.