Senior Analyst - Accounts Payable

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.    What this job involves: Reporting to a Team Leader with team size of 8-10 members Process various types of accounts payable transactions including supplier invoices & credit notes accurately and within agreed turnaround time Initiate payment processing and regulate duplicate payment and process controls while ensuring all invoice payments are made on time Ensure that each transaction follows the mandate and is approved by appropriate approvers in case system mandates are not in place Communicate effectively and work closely with Site managers, Surveyors, Suppliers, and other finance functions in resolving matching, coding, funding, approval etc. related issues via phone or email Carry out Supplier reconciliation on calendar-based frequency or ad hoc as required by process accurately and within defined TAT Display process ownership. Regularly follow up with all concerned teams to ensure suppliers get paid on time Ensure 100% compliance to RICS & ISAE guidelines. No exceptions allowed Coaching & mentoring of other team members along with delivering trainings to suppliers and site teams Quality check analyst and peer output and maintain error logs. Ensure production logs of analysts and self are updated at all times Track, monitor and report KPIs at a system / client level periodically, as directed by Team Leader Assist in month end reporting and MI preparations Process daily and weekly reports for multiple sites and vendors ensuring all deadlines are met in a high volume and exceptions driven environment Ensure prioritisation & urgent payment requests are attended to promptly Keep the Team Leader fully informed of all potential issues, challenges and KPI misses Communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers, as needed Set up mechanism to map AP metrics e.g., paid on time, PO compliance, AP cycle time, exception rates etc. and bring in industry best practices Sounds like you? To apply you need to be/have: Accounting graduate with excellent verbal and written communication skills 2 – 4 Years of experience in Account Payables Knowledge of entire Source to Pay cycle is an added advantage Experience of real estate environment and accounting would be an added advantage Understands UK banking platforms and accounting codes used in AP Candidate should be dynamic and open to work on multiple systems and processes across Account Payables