Job Introduction

We partner with our Network Rail routes and regions, delivering critical services and essential equipment to help get passengers and good to where they need to be. To find out more watch our video.

About Shared Services

Our Shared Services team deliver specialist processes that have a direct impact on the performance of Network Rail, our customers and suppliers. These services include payroll, accounts, finance, controls and compliance, reporting, recruitment and helpdesk support.

What will you be doing?

Our Accounts Payable Team oversee the processing of over 400,000 invoices and timesheets for Network Rail. You will be responsible for entering & verifying the accuracy of all invoices and timesheets we received from our suppliers and contractors before processing them through for payment.

You will also be responsible for processing and controlling expense claims for our employees in line with Network Rail’s policies and procedures, such as our travelling expense policy. Working as part of a team to achieve the key performance indicators and targets.

This role offers the perfect opportunity to get a better understanding of how Network Rail operates as a company working in a fast-paced environment. Making sure controls are in place so we can pay our suppliers and contractors correctly and on-time.

Main Responsibility

• You’ll process invoices and timesheets, checking the information, identifying and correcting any errors.
• You will check and process expenses, in line with our internal policies.
• You will deal with queries from a variety of people within the organisation. You’ll need good written and verbal communications skills.  
• You’ll work in a fast-paced environment so much have great organisation and prioritisation working towards targets

The Ideal Candidate

• Data entry skills
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Have experience of processing high volumes of activity
• Excellent verbal and written skills

What could set you apart

• Knowledge of the system - ORACLE eBusiness Suite experience
• OCR System Experience

Package Description

Role Title: Shared Services Administrator [Payables & COOM]

Salary range: Band 6.  £17,290 - £22,500

Contract Type: 6-month secondment / FTC

Location: Square One | 4 Travis Street | Manchester M1 2NY

At Network rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.

Closing date: 24/09/2021

Click ‘apply for this job’ to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team please contact: Charlie.norman@networkrail.co.uk.

About the Company

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority. 

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users.

As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd