Senior Accounts Payable Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the built environment is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Assistant in Watford. The role involves managing supplier invoices, ensuring compliance, and improving processes. This is a hybrid position with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

Enhanced maternity package

HealthPartners cashback scheme

Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery

Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy

Professional membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or similar role.
• Understanding of VAT and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and payments accurately.
• Managing accounts payable inbox and supplier queries.
• Contributing to process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

Dynamics 365

Agresso

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Senior Accounts Payable Assistant, Watford

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BRE

Location:

Watford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.

Are you ready to make a significant impact in our finance department? As a Senior Accounts Payable Administrator, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, adhering to BRE’s policies, procedures, and accounting principles. This role is key to managing our cash flow, resolving supplier queries, and maintaining financial compliance. If you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, we want to hear from you!

Please note this position is currently based on 30 hours per week, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time employment in the upcoming year.
30 hours - Salary £26,757

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

• Managing the accounts payable inbox and being the main point of contact for supplier invoicing or payment questions.
  
• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, making sure everything is accurate and follows agreed terms.
  
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and quickly resolving any discrepancies.
  
• Preparing payment runs, ensuring payments are authorised and processed on time.
  
• Reconciling supplier statements against the general ledger and catching any errors. Verifying entries and resolving any outstanding issues.
  
• Handling Employee Expenses in line with BRE’s expense policy.
  
• Reconciling company credit card statements.
  
• Allocating cash within both Agresso and D365.
  
• Ensuring VAT coding is accurate, compliant, and maintaining precision in all transactions.
  
• Working with internal teams to sort out invoice and payment questions.
  
• Assisting with financial audits by preparing necessary documents and answering auditor questions
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy.
  

What we are looking for

• Experiences in AP modules within Dynamics 365.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
  
• Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
• Ability to work to deadlines while prioritising workload effectively and independently.
• Understanding of VAT and other regulatory requirements related to accounts
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• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability in previous roles.
• Experience with Agresso.
• Exposure to international accounts payable processes.
• Working knowledge of process automation tools for accounts payable.

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits

• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity package
• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person once per week.

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.