Senior Accounts Payable

An integral role in a high-performing department supporting our growing business.



Situated in the heart of the City, in the former Midland Bank headquarters, The Ned houses Ned’s Club, a private members’ space, gym and rooftop, alongside a public spa, ten restaurants and bars and 250 hotel bedrooms.



What’s the role?

Senior Accounts Payable at The Ned City of London



Where will you be working?

We’re looking for a motivated and commercially aware Accounts Payable Specialist responsible for the efficient and accurate management of the hotel’s accounts payable function, ensuring effective invoice management and a hunger to learn.

Collaborating with the Purchasing, Finance and Operational teams, the role ensures strong financial controls are maintained across the purchase-to-pay process whilst delivering excellent supplier relationships and supporting the timely production of financial information.



This Senior Accounts Payable role will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the hotel's cost reporting, supporting month-end activities, and driving continuous improvements within the Accounts Payable function.



Where are we located?

We’re in the beautiful old Midland Bank building in the City of London. Based on site in the Finance Office, we’re five days a week in the office, as we’re relationship-focussed and it’s just not the same on a screen.



What will you be doing?

  • Take ownership of the hotel’s end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring accuracy, control, and efficiency across all processes.
  • Act as the department expert for Adaco and Yooz, driving best practice in invoice processing, approvals, and system utilisation.
  • Ensure all supplier invoices are accurately coded to the correct general ledger accounts and cost centres.
  • Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed schedules and payment terms.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and the aged creditors ledger, proactively investigating and resolving outstanding items within agreed timescales.
  • Manage supplier queries and build strong, professional relationships, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues.
  • Support the month-end close process, including accruals, Accounts Payable reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity.
  • Provide analysis, reporting, and commentary on creditor balances, while maintaining the fixed asset register and supporting Capex reporting.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships across Finance and Operations, proactively identifying improvements, leading training initiatives, and driving continuous process enhancement.



What would we like you to bring to The Ned?

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role within a busy hospitality, luxury hotel, or high-volume environment.
  • Strong understanding of the complete purchase-to-pay cycle, as well as financial controls and accounting procedures with an eye for detail.
  • Absility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines ina fast-paced environment.
  • Experience of month-end close processes, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Knowledge of USALI guidelines and hospitality financial reporting principles.
  • Experience tracking purchase orders and invoices against budgets and cost centres.
  • Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills; experience with Adaco, Acumatica, Yooz and machine learning systems is a bonus.
  • Strong communication skills are important to us as you’ll be working closely with stakeholders internally and externally to the business.



What can The Ned give you?


  • Salary of up to £38,000 based on experience
  • Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant, Neddy’s
  • Lots of learning and development programmes to help progress your career
  • Special rates at The Ned for staying and eating – because we want you to experience our products (and some for your friends and family too)
  • Wellbeing and health benefits to keep you in top shape, including Medicash and Wagestream, with access to gym discounts



Do you want to join one of the best places to work in hospitality? Get in touch with us now.



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Only those eligible to work in the UK or who have the legal right to work in the UK will be considered for this role.

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