A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US:

East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that – improving prosperity for people and places along the way.
East West Railway Company (that’s us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.
At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple – to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications of all backgrounds and experiences.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Proven experience of successfully completing the Accounts Payable function, ideally within a medium to large entity.
• Enthusiastic self-starter.
• Experience of automated P2P systems.
• Proven track record of working within an AP team.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively.
• Accuracy/Attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft skills including Excel.

ROLE SUMMARY:

This role will be responsible for two related activities; ensuring that EWR Co pays its suppliers in a timely and accurate way and maintaining a high standard of (electronic) record keeping to demonstrate how suppliers have been paid. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively as part of a close-knit team to deliver these responsibilities effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure valid, accurate and timely supplier payments.
• Adhere to the Government’s prompt payment target and cashflow forecasting requirements.
• Manage and monitor AP KPIs.
• Engage with the procurement and commercial team to align on KPIs and process improvements, bottlenecks in P2P process.
• Ensure correct treatment and investigation of any invoices received without Purchase Order and maintain a record until resolution.
• Create, maintain and continuously improve processes, procedures and training documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with employees, clients and vendors.
• Facilitate the integrity and privacy of financial data.
• Take responsibility of your own and others’ health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.
• Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers’ money at the forefront of decisions.
• Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
• Act as a role model for EWR Co’s vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co’s Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.