Accounts Payable Assistant

LSL Property Services plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LSL Property Services plc in Newcastle upon Tyne is creating a central Finance Hub and recruiting an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Central Finance team. You will process supplier invoices, expenses, and company card transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.

The role emphasizes strong financial controls, genuine supplier relationships, and support for month-end processes. You will work in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to improve processes and advance your finance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or finance administration.
• Experience processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries.
• Good understanding of financial controls and accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent communication skills with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes, employee expenses and company card transactions accurately and on time.
• Ensuring all transactions are coded correctly and supported by appropriate approvals.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and maintaining P2P controls.
• Managing supplier accounts, reconciling statements and resolving queries promptly.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Finance administration

Microsoft Excel

Vendor relationships

Attention to detail

Organisation

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards

Tools

Sun Finance

Proactis

Job description

UK-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.

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.

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.

Main accountability

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes, employee expenses and company credit card transactions accurately and on time.
• Ensuring all transactions are coded correctly and supported by appropriate approvals and documentation.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and maintaining compliance with purchase-to-pay controls.
• Managing supplier accounts, reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries professionally and promptly.
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and payment details.
• Assisting with month-end, year-end and audit activities.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, accuracy and service delivery.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant or similar finance administration role.
• Experience processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries.
• Good understanding of financial controls and the importance of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience working in a high-volume or shared services environment.
• Knowledge of month-end procedures and audit support activities.
• Experience using Sun Finance and/or Proactis systems.
• Understanding of VAT and purchase-to-pay processes.
• Studying towards, or willing to study towards, an AAT qualification.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive and professional approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to investigate and resolve issues.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• A team-focused attitude with a willingness to support colleagues during busy periods.

Why Join Us

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your finance skills and career.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounts payable activities.
• The chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and make a real impact within the Finance team.

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne - predominantly office-based.

Be part of a major UK property services group at an exciting stage in the development of its finance operations.

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.