Accounts Payable Co-ordinator

Job Introduction

Accounts Payable Coordinator – Hamilton, Glasgow (6-months fixed term contract)

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our Finance team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Accounts Payable Coordinator to join us on a 6-months fixed term contract.

As an Accounts Payable Coordinator at Last Mile, you’ll take ownership of purchase invoice processing, applying your strong numeracy skills and organised, methodical approach to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Team Leader, you’ll work closely with the wider Accounts Payable team and collaborate with operational teams across the UK, using your excellent communication skills to build positive, productive relationships.

What’s in it for you as an Accounts Payable Coordinator?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Hybrid working*
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as an Accounts Payable Coordinator:

• Ownership of the purchase requisitioning/ordering process
• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
• Obtaining appropriate approvals in line with the delegated authority matrix
• Preparation of monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Management and resolution of invoice queries
• Preparation of the weekly purchase ledger payment proposal
• Preparation and processing of month end accruals and journals
• Preparation of CIS tax returns
• Other ad hoc tasks as identified by the Purchase Ledger Team Lead
• Potential to shadow other areas of the wider finance team to assist in general understanding of how the function operates

Experience / Knowledge:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience 

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as an Accounts Payable Coordinator? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.  

We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the ‘last mile’ of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.  

Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater. 

Working through our operating companies UKPS (in South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections. 

We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact recruitment@lastmile-group.com or visit our website at www.lastmile-group.com

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.