Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

At URW, we're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to play a key role in supporting our UK portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex financial challenges, and wants to contribute to the ongoing evolution of our finance operations and systems.

Key Objective

As a Senior Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities across our UK assets. Acting as a senior point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will take ownership of complex AP processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of our SAP S/4HANA environment.

Working closely with teams across Accounting, Controlling, Leasing, Operations, and Shopping Centre Management, you will help ensure seamless end-to-end financial processes while delivering excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

What you will be doing…

• Managing complex Procure-to-Pay activities, including invoice processing, coding, posting, reconciliations, exception handling, and month-end close activities.
• Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of Accounts Payable transactions across the UK portfolio.
• Delivering timely and accurate AP support for month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Acting as a senior escalation point for suppliers, resolving payment queries and driving issues through to completion.
• Supporting the continuous improvement and harmonisation of P2P processes across the region.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and optimisation of SAP S/4HANA.
• Building strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure efficient end-to-end financial operations.
• Providing financial and operational support to URW centres when required.

What skills, experience, and knowledge will you need to be successful?

• 5+ years' experience within Accounts Payable, Shared Services or Procure-to-Pay functions.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of transactional data.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working within a large, complex, international organisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within the real estate, property, or retail sectors.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience supporting process transformation or systems improvement projects.

Who are we?

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), we develop and operate a portfolio of sustainable, premium, mixed-use real estate assets across Europe and the United States. Driven by our purpose to Reinvent Being Together, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and rethinking how we live together in cities. Today, 2,000 dedicated individuals are working together to reshape the future of real estate and shopping centers by creating innovative, engaging spaces that truly redefine community connections.

Our flagship destinations are more than just places; they're the heartbeat of the community. We empower our employees to make a real impact through volunteering, DE&I programs, and leading ESG efforts. URW is at the forefront of experiential entertainment, constantly pushing boundaries to craft unforgettable in-person and digital experiences. By surprising and delighting our customers, we create magical moments and reinvent togetherness in every interaction.

Within our Northern Europe Region - spanning the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK - we own and manage eight exceptional assets. These include Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Westfield Mall of the Netherlands and Stadshart Amstelveen.

Why work for us:

We put people development and learning at the heart of what we do. We'll help you master your role, build your technical skills, and take advantage of top-notch management and leadership programs. From face-to-face workshops to our global online learning resources, we encourage you to make learning a part of your daily routine.

• We offer a fantastic pension plan, bonus scheme, and plenty of other incentives.
• We also prioritise your health and wellbeing, training employees as mental health ambassadors to support and educate our team.
• Plus, you can sign up for medical and dental insurance, gym discounts, health check-ups, and more.

Want to know more about what it's like working at URW? Visit our site: https://www.urw.com/join-us/life-at-urw.

What Matters to Us:

At URW, our purpose is to Reinvent Being Together, reimagining how people and communities connect, socialise, and experience dynamic moments in unique and meaningful ways.

We are proud to promote equal opportunities and embrace diversity in profiles, experiences, and skills.

At URW, we believe that diversity is the cornerstone of our success, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment that respects, values, celebrates, and leverages individual differences to their fullest potential.

We evaluate each application with fairness and without discrimination based on disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Our commitment is to provide equal access to our services for everyone.

If you require any adjustments for your interview, please let us know in advance, so we can support you accordingly.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy working environment, we conduct comprehensive security checks on all employees prior to their start date. These checks may include identity verification, employment history, and criminal record screening, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference in your local communities!