Accounts Payable Manager- UK Process

A core finance role supporting Lodha UK's development entities, embedded in the day-to-day accounts payable cycle from supplier invoice through to payment and reconciliation. Reporting to the Associate Director in the UK, the post-holder will act as the SAP backbone for the UK finance team, processing a high volume of transactions accurately and on time.
The role requires an accountant with a real estate or property development background who is comfortable operating independently in SAP, communicates confidently with colleagues in London, and takes a proactive, detail-driven approach to closing out queries before they become problems.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
Manage the central accounts inbox effectively, including supplier invoices and payment reminders.
Submit invoices through the online approval workflow; monitor approval status and issue timely reminders.
Follow up proactively on outstanding matters, missing information and unresolved queries.
SAP Transaction Processing
Process a broad range of SAP transactions, including: goods receipt (GRN) postings for purchase orders; service entries for work orders; MIRO and MIGO transactions; accounts payable transactions (supplier invoices, credit notes and payments, with or without purchase/work orders); accounts receivable transactions (billing, credit notes and receipts); fixed-asset accounting and depreciation; intercompany transactions; credit-card transactions; journals and accruals; open-item clearing; and foreign-currency transactions.
Given the lean structure of the London finance team, cover a wide transaction range rather than a single specialism.
Reconciliations & Record-Keeping
Perform vendor, customer and bank reconciliations.
Maintain invoices, bills, bank statements, agreements and other records in an orderly manner to enable easy retrieval.
Stakeholder Communication
Work in line with UK office hours and the UK holiday calendar.
Communicate confidently in written and spoken English with colleagues in the London office and with external parties, as required.
Take on any other relevant tasks as required.
Candidate Criteria
Essential
At least three years' accounting experience within a real estate or property development group.
Hands-on experience using an ERP system, preferably SAP, for high-volume transaction processing.
Confident written and spoken English for daily contact with the London office.
Desirable Technical Skills & Experience
Familiarity with GRN, MIRO and MIGO processing specifically within a property development context.
Exposure to intercompany and foreign-currency transactions.
Personal Attributes
Methodical and detail-driven, with a self-starting approach to closing out queries.
Comfortable managing a high volume of transactions to tight monthly deadlines.
Reliable and organised, with a strong sense of ownership over the accounts payable cycle.

Work arrangement
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