We are currently seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our busy Financial Operations Team. You will oversee and manage the Accounts Payable function and a team of Finance Assistants, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments and compliance with regulations, policies and procedures. You will play a critical role in maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with other team leaders in the Financial Operations Team, supporting each other to manage overall resources and prioritise work to contribute to the successful delivery of overall team objectives. About you You will be a proactive and experienced Accounts Payable manager with a proven track record in a large complex organisation. Experience in the Higher Education sector would be an added bonus, but not essential. You will be experienced in staff management and developing and leading a high-performing team, with excellent communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation is essential. To succeed in this role you will be self-motivated with strong time management and organisational abilities. You will be keen to contribute to system and process improvements to deliver all processing activity efficiently and effectively. Where is this role based? This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed. Why UWE Bristol? We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UKs most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. Add your individuality to ours UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, were always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where youll thrive. We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability. Further information If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Helen Fanouraki This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 60 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days. To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience. The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options. Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs. Advice to applicants Wed love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible. Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible. Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates. ADZN1_UKTJ