Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background

An excellent opportunity to join the Payables and Receivables team within the University’s Finance Directorate.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Payables & Receivables Team Leader to join our Finance Department. This pivotal role supports the Payables & Receivables Manager in delivering a high-performing, accurate, and timely financial service across the University. You’ll ensure compliance with financial procedures, regulations and our statutory obligations in leading a dedicated team responsible for managing a high volume of financial transactions that exceed £500 million in value per annum.

You will have proven experience in a finance team leader/supervisor role, ideally within a Higher Education institution or in a large organisation. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of accounts payable and/or receivables processes, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise at all levels. Proficiency in financial systems, ideally Unit4's ABW and Microsoft Office applications would be advantageous. The ability to work autonomously and to manage competing priorities with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development is essential.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is split between home and office working. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus.

We will consider your preferred working pattern, but this will also be determined by the service required and the tasks/activities being undertaken.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 21st of October 2025
Closing date for applications: 2nd of November 2025
Interviews are to be held: 10th of November 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Marie Dyball marie.dyball@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05855.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.