The Role

Fixed Term contract until April 2024

London Business School require an Accounts Payable Manager to join us on a fixed term contract until April 2024.

You will manage a number of individual company purchase ledgers; encompassing; ledger entries, managing month end closure, bank reconciliations and assisting cash flow reporting.

London Business School are improving the efficiency of our Finance model and implementing a new industry leading SaaS based solution, therefore are looking for a number of Fixed Term contract positions to support us with the continuity of business service throughout this project

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that purchase invoice and payment processing are accurate and timely for all types of payments - for both the School and all other subsidiary companies or entities for which the Finance department is responsible
• Being the key contact for the escalation of complex queries from internal and external customers; managing these with an impeccable customer service mind-set 
• Ensuring that the department supports and contributes to the delivery of the objectives of the wider Finance department and the School 
• Production/review of monthly supplier reconciliations 

Who we are looking for

• Professional qualification or equivalent experience.  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.  
• Significant experience in general bookkeeping and accounts experience, including managing ledgers 
• Significant experience in supervising an Accounts Department 
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment and providing good customer service 
• Experience with, and knowledge of, a number of software packages including Microsoft Office and Sun Accounts  
• Developed and delivered procedures and systems and trained staff accordingly 
• Ability to prioritise and focus on material issues.  

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing date 28th November 2023

London Business School