Accounts Payable Administrator (FTC)
Posted 2 days ago by British Land
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Accounts Payable Administrator will play a crucial role within the Service Charge Accounts Payable team, ensuring timely processing of invoices and adherence to payment terms. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively while managing day-to-day processes. The role is hybrid, based in Marble Arch, London, and is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will contribute to the team's efficiency and help identify areas for improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Matching and inputting approximately 300 invoices per week.
- Monitoring the approval of invoices to ensure prompt processing.
- Handling ad hoc queries from suppliers, colleagues, and external site teams.
- Ensuring invoices are paid within 30 days in accordance with the Prompt Payment Code.
- Reconciling supplier statements and addressing any issues.
- Assisting with the weekly BACS cycle and raising CHAPS as needed.
- Clearing outstanding debit/credit balances from the purchase ledger regularly.
- Performing general ad-hoc duties as required.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrated Purchase Ledger experience.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve queries promptly.
- Methodical, highly organized, and attentive to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel (lookups, pivot tables).
- Self-discipline and confidence as a self-starter.
- Desirable: Property experience, Qube experience, experience dealing with utility suppliers.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ADMINISTRATOR
DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
LOCATION : MARBLE ARCH, LONDON (Hybrid – 4 days in office)
REPORTING TO : Service Charge Accounts Payable Manager
TYPE OF CONTRACT : 12 Months FTC
PLACES PEOPLE PREFER
Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis. We are a FTSE listed business with a strong balance sheet and £15.2bn of assets under management. But with just 600 employees you’re given the ability to make a big impact and elevate your career quickly. Our diverse, passionate team of experts works on some of the most ambitious, innovative and sustainable projects in the country – from our high-quality campuses across central London, to some of the top retail schemes in the UK – providing a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and bright ideas are encouraged, you’ve come to the right place! In our latest engagement survey, 81% of colleagues said they are proud to work at British Land!
THE ROLE
Being a key member of the Service Charge Accounts Payable team, we are looking for someone with great communication skills and a strong team player with a good awareness of deadlines. You will be responsible for the day-to-day team processes which will include making sure that invoices and statements are processed in a timely manner and are paid by the agreed payment terms in accordance with our commitment to the Prompt Payment Code. You will manage the process from receipt to approval and payment via BACS. You will understand the team deliverables both internal and external and help to identify any problem areas and suggest any potential improvements that can be made.
What You’ll Do
- Matching and inputting of approx. 300 invoices per week
- Monitor the approval of invoices, ensuring this is performed promptly.
- Deal with ad hoc queries from suppliers, colleagues, and external site teams
- Proactively ensure that invoices are paid within 30 days in accordance with our Commitment to the Prompt Payment Code.
- Reconciliation of supplier statements, ensuring all issues are fully dealt with.
- Assisting with weekly BACS cycle and raising CHAPS as needed.
- Ensure all outstanding debit / credit balances are regularly cleared from the purchase ledger.
- General ad-hoc duties as required.
About You
Essential
- Demonstrated Purchase Ledger experience.
- Ability to solve problems and resolve queries in a timely manner.
- Methodical, highly organised, attentive to detail, able to prioritise.
- Great written and oral communication skills and a professional manner
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Proficiency in MS Office including Word and Excel (lookups, pivot tables)
- Self-discipline, Confident, articulate, self-starter, accurate
Desirable
- Property experience.
- Qube experience.
- Experience dealing with utility suppliers.
OUR SHARED VALUES
our values are what we stand for at British Land, they’re not just a label on the door; they connect us every day to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They help us to promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture. You can read more on our corporate website.
Bring your whole self
Listen & Understand
Smarter together
Build for the future
Deliver at pace
A REWARDING PLACE TO BE
Our People – Just ask anyone why they love working here and they will tell you it’s the people. They’re highly talented, passionate, and collaborative! We thank our people with rewards that feel rewarding; you can review our market leading benefits here.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If you enjoy bringing your whole self to work, share our values and are excited about our purpose we’d love to hear from you! We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive process learn more about our selection process here. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven’t heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.