Accounts Payable Clerk - London, United Kingdom - British Land
Description
Job Title:
Accounts Payable Clerk
Department:
Financial Operations
LOCATION:
York House, Marble Arch
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.
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.
In our recent engagement survey 93% of our employees stated they were proud to work for
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 adhoc duties as required.
ABOUT YOU
Essential
- 25 years 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)
- Selfdiscipline, Confident, articulate, selfstarter, 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.
#LI-Hybrid,
#LI-Onsite
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.
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