We are seeking an Accounts Receivable/Payable Officer to join our team on a 12 month FTC based from our Head Office in London Bridge (Hybrid Working).

You will be responsible for the timely processing, verification and reconciliation of supplier invoices and to ensure that suppliers are paid within established time limits.

Duties will include housekeeping of the system, working with stakeholders to resolve issues with supplier accounts, and resolving disputes to ensure the efficient running of the Accounts Receivable / Payable section.

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Package Description

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;

• Experience of working with and maintaining purchase & sales ledgers
• Oracle Financials systems experience
• Good ability in operating computerised accounting programmes.
• Good competency in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel spreadsheet abilities.
• Ability to work as a self-motivated member of a team taking initiative when opportunities arise.
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Good interpersonal skills being an effective communicator and listener with the ability to provide clear and precise explanations
• Confident out-going individual with a high level of personal integrity
• Numerate, attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and efficiency when completing data entry tasks. Logical analytical approach with practical problem solving skills.

About The Company

About Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.