Accounts Payable

at  Colas

MAKE YOUR MARK WITH COLAS RAIL UK

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you’ll be at home. You’ll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there’s a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

This is true because…

• We value everyone as part of the same team.
• We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
• We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
• We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
• We’re renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
• We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

ABOUT US

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.
At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years’ experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that’s why in return we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment whete everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.
We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Assist the Subcontract and Purchase Ledger Accounts payable teams to process applications, invoices and payments to ensure subcontractors and suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure applications and invoices are processed in an accurate and timely manner
• Record subcontract applications and allocate to relevant authorisers
• Follow-up with authorisers to ensure processing timelines are observed and payments deadlines are achieved.
• Raise certificates within prescribed company deadlines
• Assist in processing 4-weekly subcontract payment runs
• Attend to supplier queries and direct queries to relevant authorisers where necessary
• Assist with monthly subcontractor statement reconciliations
• Ensure payment log file is kept up to date (EXCEL)
• Ensure proactive management of any purchase orders requiring uplift
• Provide administrative support where required
• Any other tasks / responsibilities assigned by the Manager