Job Description

Reporting to: Accounts Payable Manager

Who we are:

Ridge PM Ltd is the operating platform behind 'ila' (I live around), an emerging Build-to-Rent brand. We are a UK focused fully integrated real estate investor, developer, and operator with a Build-to-Rent residential portfolio of over 3,800 homes. Our full-service platform acquires, develops, manages, and operates high quality rental homes across the UK. We are focused on delivering and operating residential housing that is purposely designed and professionally managed for our residents. Ila's ambition is to become the UK's leading specialist manager of Build-to-Rent residential communities across the UK.

What we do, how we do it, and why is driven by a desire to have our residents and the local community at the core. Our purpose is to provide accommodation which our residents feel proud to call home, with kind and welcoming in-house staff and a readily available central support team. Each property offers flexibility that enables tenants to achieve their lifestyle aspirations, whilst reflecting the culture and connection of their local community.

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team based in Oxford.

The purpose of this role is to maintain the efficient and robust Accounts Payable daily duties within Yardi finance system.

The role will offer great opportunities for growth and career development as the business scales with its exciting development pipeline and other acquisitions that are expected to materialise.

What you'll do

As business develops and workload builds this is the perfect time for the right individual to join a new team, working in an exciting sector, with significant growth plans and to seize the opportunity to be a part of "the perfect" Accounts Payable function within the organisation.

The successful candidate will need to

Document, code and process a high volume of vendor invoices Collate and process fortnightly vendor payment runs Set up new vendors across all communities Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers, central support staff and on-site community teams Support internal and external parties with finance related queries Process staff expense claims and payments Assist with the record keeping of Equals prepaid cards, administering top ups as required, and completing a monthly reconciliation. Assist with the month end AP processes. Vendor statement reconciliations. Assist with Service Charge AP requirements. Work closely with the AP Manager to improve and solidify processes and procedures. Provide leadership and team support in the absence of the AP Manager.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need:

The role will suit an experienced AP team member, with substantial experience and preferred qualification such as AAT or a similar credential. Someone who also has a background in team leadership and support. Someone who will take a hands on approach whilst stepping into an exciting new challenge.

Prior experience with Yardi would be beneficial (not essential).

What you'll be like

Excellent level of accuracy. Highly organised with particular attention to detail. Self-motivated. Strong team player. Enthusiastic and personable. Insistence on adherence to appropriate financial controls and procedures. Strong interpersonal skills. Proven team leadership/support abilities. Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic environment. Excellent problem-solving skills.
Please note that the salary will be between 33,000 - 38,000, depending on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have an AAT or similar qualification?
Experience:

team leadership and support: 1 year (required) accounts payable: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford OX4 6LB

Reference ID: OHRP/RPM/ASA Jul24