About us

ABRSM is The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a global music education charity. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that music enriches lives. Building on our heritage, we offer face-to-face and digital exams, sheet music, recordings, apps and courses for students and teachers across the world.

In partnership with four Royal Schools of Music, we carry on a long legacy of musical excellence. More than an awarding organisation, we support learners from the first note they play, and empower teachers who help build musical skills and encourage progress around the world.

As a charity, we use all of the surpluses we generate to make significant donations towards music education initiatives and to develop our support for learners and teachers around the world. We advocate for music and its many forms, playing our part to ensure the future of music education and its place in society.

Together with our partners, our teachers and others around the world, we’ve been nurturing the future of music since 1889 - to help people start or continue their journey.

ABRSM is a company registered with limited liability in England & Wales No.1926395. Charity registered in England & Wales (292182) and Scotland (SC043343). Registered office: 4 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU, UK

Accounts Payable Assistant
Finance Department | Full-time | Fixed-term (12 months)

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance Department. This role is key to ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions and the timely payment of suppliers, examiners, and partners.

You will be part of a collaborative Accounts Payable team, supporting the delivery of efficient and accurate purchase ledger operations across the organisation.

About the role

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing high volumes of transactions, and responding to queries from both internal and external stakeholders.

You will play a key role in ensuring payments are processed on time and in line with organisational policies, while contributing to continuous improvement within the Finance function.

Brief outline of duties

• Process invoices, ensuring they are accurately recorded, scanned, and authorised
• Manage weekly payment runs, including examiner fees and expenses
• Process expenses for examiners and UK representatives
• Respond to payment queries via phone and email, providing a high level of customer service
• Maintain accurate records within the purchase ledger and examiner ledger
• Process foreign currency payments and credit card claims
• Produce monthly reports and support payment performance reporting
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of finance procedures and systems
• Provide support across the team, including cover for colleagues when required

About ABRSM

ABRSM, The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, is a global music education charity. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that music enriches lives.

We deliver exams, publications, and digital learning resources to support students and teachers worldwide. Working in partnership with four Royal Schools of Music, we continue to promote excellence in music education and support learners at every stage of their journey.

As a charity, we reinvest our surplus into music education initiatives and advocacy, helping to ensure access to music learning across the world.

Application details

Applications must be submitted via the portal by Sunday 14th June

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 15th June although this is to be confirmed .

If you have any pre-booked annual leave, please include this in your application.

Further information

Internal enquiries: Nichola Ellis nellis@abrsm.ac.uk

External candidates: Please apply via our careers site: https://www.abrsm.org/en-gb/who-we-are/join-our-team

Agency applicants: Please ensure you specify your source as Agency when applying, and contact your agency recruiter for further details.

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ABRSM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect our workforce to share this commitment.

We are a disability confident committed employer who offers candidates an interview who meet the essential criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request a reasonable adjustment during the interview process and throughout their careers at ABRSM