Finance SME - Accounts Payable

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

What this job involves:

• Initiate and manage the weekly payment cycle, starting with payment proposal creation for all due and ready-to-pay invoices (typically every Monday by 10/11 AM UK/CEST time).

• Validate payment proposals, ensuring accuracy and completeness of invoice data, and confirm which invoices should be paid.

• Create payment groups from validated proposals, ensuring correct grouping by company code and client.

• Coordinate with relevant teams (e.g., AP SMEs, GGM team, Emma’s team, Central Team) for multi-level review and approval of payment groups.

• Upload approved payment files to the bank portal (e.g., Autopay), seek bank approver authorization, and confirm payment release.

• Update payment status in ERP systems (e.g., E1, JDE, Oracle) and ensure automatic remittance advice is sent to suppliers.

• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all payment batches, approvals, and exceptions.

• Respond to urgent payment requests within defined TAT (e.g., 4 hours for urgent, 24 hours standard).

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties, and escalation protocols.

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to payments.

• Liaise with AP Query team, Supplier Onboarding, and other stakeholders for issue resolution and process improvements.

Sound like you? To apply, you need to be:

• 5-6 years’ experience in a similar position (working with international teams and clients is preferable).
• Motivated, positive and flexible in approach to work.
• Proactive in identifying issues and potential solutions.
• Self – supporting; diligent.
• Ability to work methodically and efficiently.
• Process-driven approach to work.
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Ability to learn quickly, and desire to develop.
• Customer Service: Commitment to solve requests and problems.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Intermediate / Advanced PC skills, proficient in Office tools, such as Microsoft Outlook Word & Excel. Including Excel Pivot Tables & Microsoft Access.
• Familiarity with JDE E1 financial is advantageous

What you can expect from us

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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