Accounts Payable Assistant
4 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
LSL Property Services plc is one of the UK’s leading providers of services to the property industry, bringing together a range of businesses and expertise across the residential surveying, estate agency and financial services markets. We are bringing together finance activities from across the Group into a central Finance Hub in Newcastle, creating more consistent ways of working and strengthening our finance operations. As part of this centralisation, we have created an exciting new opportunity for a Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Central Finance team. \n We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts payable or finance administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely and efficient financial processing. \n You'll play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices, expenses and payments are processed correctly, helping maintain strong financial controls and positive supplier relationships. \n Main accountability:-\n\n • Processing supplier invoices, credit notes, employee expenses and company credit card transactions accurately and on time.\n, • Ensuring all transactions are coded correctly and supported by appropriate approvals and documentation.\n, • Matching invoices to purchase orders and maintaining compliance with purchase-to-pay controls.\n, • Managing supplier accounts, reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries professionally and promptly.\n, • Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms.\n, • Maintaining accurate supplier records and payment details.\n, • Assisting with month-end, year-end and audit activities.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, accuracy and service delivery.\nWhat We're Looking For:-Essential\n\n, • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant or similar finance administration role.\n, • Experience processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries.\n, • Good understanding of financial controls and the importance of accuracy.\n, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues.\nDesirable\n\n, • Experience working in a high-volume or shared services environment.\n, • Knowledge of month-end procedures and audit support activities.\n, • Experience using Sun Finance and/or Proactis systems.\n, • Understanding of VAT and purchase-to-pay processes.\n, • Studying towards, or willing to study towards, an AAT qualification.\nWhat You'll Bring\n\n, • A proactive and professional approach.\n, • Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to investigate and resolve issues.\n, • The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.\n, • A commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.\n, • A team-focused attitude with a willingness to support colleagues during busy periods.\nWhy Join Us?\n\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Opportunity to develop your finance skills and career.\n, • Exposure to a broad range of accounts payable activities.\n, • The chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and make a real impact within the Finance team.\n\n Be part of a major UK property services group at an exciting stage in the development of its finance operations. \n Location: Newcastle upon Tyne – predominantly office-based. \n If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and delivering a high-quality finance service, we’d love to hear from you. \n \n