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Accounts Payable Processor

Job Reference scsrail/TP/7304/4386

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Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Location:
London
Closing Date:
01/11/2026
Function:
Projectwide Services
Function:
Projectwide Services
Team:
Financial Control

Job Introduction

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Processor to work on HS2 Main Works. This Accounts Payable Processor role is in our Plant A/P team, where you will be responsible for the day-to-day handling of supplier accounts, invoice logging, invoice processing, query resolution and be involved in the payment process. 

Main Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Accountabilities

  • Project Accounting - Integrity of costs and accuracy & transaction processing 
  • Financial control, Governance, segregation of duties & process flows
  • Maintenance of sound financial controls, in line with JV guidelines, ensuring that all applicable requirements can be met at all times
  • General administration of finance information and data, ensuring records are maintained for an adequate period, kept securely and sufficient information is kept to meet group requirements.

 

General Duties

  • Ensure all invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner including VAT rates and receipts
  • Manage invoice approval process so that suppliers are paid in line with their contracted Terms and Conditions.
  • Manage invoice processing through the project’s accounting system (E1) 
  • Manage supplier queries, ensuring issues are addressed in a timely manner, which may involve dealing with the wider project team
  • Maintain accurate records of costs not included within the system for accrual at period end
  • Maintain supplier statement reconciliations in line with the JV requirements and proactively resolve differences within the ledgers and supplier statements.
  • Confirm all approvals are in line with the JV agreed Delegated Financial Authority levels.
  • Assist with internal & external audit requests
  • Assist with updating and maintaining purchase invoice register
  • Assist with managing inboxes
  • Assist with requests for information, back up documents for the Commercial team.
  • Assist with supplier invoice processing and statement reconciliations where required
  • Become the main point of contact for suppliers with payment or invoice queries delivering excellent customer services
  • Assist with other project related tasks as required


The Ideal Candidate

Required qualifications, skills, behaviors, and attributes

Essential

  • GCSE or Equivalent: Grades A*-C (including mathematics and English)
  • Excel, IT & Communication Skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Takes ownership of output
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • Self-confident

Desirable

  • Previous experience ideally in a similar role within the construction industry
  • Experience of using a computerised accounting system (E1)
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