Accounts Payable Project Executive FTC

Landsec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based annual bonus

23-25 days annual leave? (landsec)

Enhanced pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and income protection

Volunteer leave

Share plan options

Job summary

Landsec is seeking an Accounts Payable Project Executive to support finance remediation and improvement initiatives. You will help reduce aged balances, clear backlogs, and improve accuracy across the supplier ledger.

The role involves investigating complex accounting issues, reconciling transactions, and working with stakeholders to close legacy items. A 9-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working in London is envisaged.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify discrepancies.
• Able to engage with stakeholders to resolve issues and drive actions.

Responsibilities

• Review and reduce aged creditor and debtor balances.
• Perform reconciliations for high-value supplier accounts.
• Clear invoice processing backlogs and identify root causes.
• Investigate historical postings and legacy transactions.
• Collaborate with Finance and business teams to close items.
• Maintain records of investigations and resolutions.
• Produce progress reports and KPIs for management.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

WE ARE LANDSECWe identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them.This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe.Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life.We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world.Places where life happens. Where businesses grow. And where cities are defined.LOCATIONThe role is based in Victoria, London, with the majority of the working week spent in the office and the remainder working from home and / or another suitable Landsec location. Hybrid working arrangements may vary across teams depending on the nature of the role.THE ROLEThe Accounts Payable Project Executive will support the delivery of several targeted finance remediation and improvement projects focused on reducing aged balances, clearing historical backlogs and improving the accuracy of financial records. The role will involve investigating and resolving complex accounting issues, reconciling outstanding transactions, working with stakeholders across the business to clear legacy items and identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls.Salary: CompetitiveThe role is 9 months Fixed-Term Contract.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIESReview, investigate and reduce aged creditor and debtor balances across the supplier ledger, ensuring timely resolution and accurate accounting treatment.Complete reconciliation and resolution activities relating to high-value and complex supplier accounts.Review and clear invoice processing backlogs, identifying root causes and opportunities to improve existing processes, controls and templates.Resolve outstanding corporate card transactions and support the development of interim processes and controls where required.Investigate and clear historical financial postings, legacy transactions and migrated balances.Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to investigate, reconcile and resolve aged invoices, credit notes, refunds and other outstanding balances.Review and clear aged migrated items and legacy transactions arising from system implementations or process changes.Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and third parties to obtain information, resolve discrepancies and drive timely closure of outstanding items.Maintain accurate records of investigations, findings, actions taken and resolutions achieved.Produce regular progress reports, project updates and key performance metrics for management review.Support the Head of Accounts Payable with additional project-related activities as required.ESSENTIAL CRITERIAA proactive, self-motivated individual who takes ownership of tasks and sees issues through to resolution.Strong problem-solving and investigative skills, with the ability to work through complex issues and identify practical solutions.Demonstrates resilience and persistence when dealing with aged, incomplete or difficult-to-resolve transactions.Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate work.Comfortable working independently, managing priorities and making progress without the need for close supervision.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and investigate discrepancies.A willingness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working.Positive attitude with a desire to make a tangible impact and leave things in a better state than they were found.Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders to obtain information and drive actions.Able to manage multiple workstreams and meet agreed deadlines.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.Maintains accurate records and documentation to support auditability and reporting requirements.DESIRABLE CRITERIAExperience working within Accounts Payable, Finance Operations or a similar administrative or finance environment.Previous experience performing reconciliations, investigating financial discrepancies or resolving aged balances.Familiarity with ERP systems, finance systems or invoice processing platforms.Experience supporting projects, process improvements or remediation activities.Life and Benefits at LandsecWe have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer fantastic Learning and Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work.Below are some of our core benefits, make sure to visit our My Total Reward page for more information.Performance based annual bonus plan25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days each year. Enjoy an additional three-day December festive break on top of your leave and a special ‘My Day’ to take off for whatever you choose.Enhanced pension contributions – Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution.Private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, Life assurance and income protection.Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details)Two different share plans enabling you to share in the success you will help to buildUp to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20%And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopauseDiversity and InclusionAt Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential.We strive to ensure all our information, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with our recruitment partners by emailing [e-mail] find out more about our approach, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.