Senior Property Accounts Administrators

Royal London; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Senior Property Accounts Administrator

Date: 2 Apr 2025

Location: London, GB

Company: Royal London Group

Job Title: Senior Property Accounts Administrators x 2

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Due to continued growth activity, we are seeking two Senior Property Accounts Administrators to join our Property Payments team within Operations to support the Property Front Office on a permanent basis in London.

As a Senior Property Accounts Administrator, you will be responsible for the end-to-end invoice payment process for all Funds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in managing, overseeing, and processing accounts receivable and payable invoicing.

This is an exciting time to join Royal London and be part of a growing property business. You will take an active role and act as deputy for the Manager where appropriate, for example, overseeing and performing and being accountable for key controls, assist with internal and external audit requests and participate in discussions, represent the team on projects and governance meetings, also train staff on the Procurement to Payment (P2P) system.

About the role

• Register/amend purchase and budget orders on the P2P system and arrange payment of invoices – end to end processing, management and oversight
• Register and arrange payment of stand-alone invoices received – end to end processing, management and oversight
• Query management and resolution internally and externally (third parties)
• Manage user access to relevant systems including set-up of new third parties, property and accounting codes
• Undertake bank verification checks on new third parties/change of bank details
• Ad-hoc tasks as required e.g. monitor bank account balances reporting to the relevant Fund/Development Manager
• Prepare VAT invoices as required and arrange payment
• Verify new subcontractors with HMRC – Construction Industry Scheme
• Escalation of items, as required, to the manager/senior leaders
• Regular internal Operations and governance reporting
• Timely management of team mailboxes
• Actively champion and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhanced ways of working and best practice

About you

• Previous experience of working in accounts receivable and payable / Procure to Pay automated systems
• Experience within an asset property management company or similar industry is preferred but not essential
• Understanding and experience of working with the Procurement to Pay system ‘Proactis’ - preferable
• Strong attention to detail - high accuracy and timeliness
• Strong time management and organisational capabilities - ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to tight deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal - capable of building strong relationships at all levels
• Strong curious mindset
• Strong risk management and control awareness - lead by example

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.