Accounts Payable Specialist

Lowell Financial Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Free parking

Holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee networks

Job summary

Lowell Financial Ltd is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in Leeds with hybrid working. You’ll ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining financial controls. You’ll collaborate across the business to resolve queries and drive continuous process improvements.

The role requires AP experience, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP), and familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle. AAT qualification or equivalent is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume processing environment.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and maintain strong financial controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to investigate and resolve discrepancies and queries.
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Excel (including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP) and experience using ERP systems such as Oracle; an AAT qualification or equivalent experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Pay suppliers accurately and on time while maintaining financial controls.
• Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers across the business to resolve queries.
• Support continuous improvement and automation of processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Supplier reconciliations

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Excel Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

Oracle ERP

AAT qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Summary Job Description Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds, Hybrid working.

At Lowell, we know that getting the basics right makes a big difference, and that's where our Accounts Payable team comes in. We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and loves finding smarter ways of doing things. As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll play a key role in making sure suppliers are paid correctly and on time, while helping us maintain strong financial controls and excellent service standards. You'll work closely with colleagues and suppliers across the business, solving problems, building great relationships, and supporting continuous improvement as we continue to evolve and automate our processes.

What we need from you:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume processing environment.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and maintain strong financial controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to investigate and resolve discrepancies and queries.
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Excel (including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP) and experience using ERP systems such as Oracle; an AAT qualification or equivalent experience would be an advantage.

What you’ll get:

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that’s extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.
• Hybrid working for the best of both worlds - collaboration and focus.
• Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.
• Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more - giving you more time for what matters most.
• Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what.
• A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing - with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best.
• Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks - like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you.

So, who are we?

We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all. We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways. According to The Sunday Times, we’re one of the best places to work in the UK, (we’re proud to be on their ‘Best Places to Work’ list for the third year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It’s our people that make us great. We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge. Join us and from day one you’ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you're passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we’d love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we’re proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.

We’re here to help our customers pay off their debts and support their journey back to financial health. We’re also here to help our people be proud to be part of our mission and find rewarding careers, too. We know you’ll bring value to our team. Whoever you are and whatever you bring forward, you’ll be noticed and celebrated here at Lowell. We want to make credit work better for all, and to make a positive difference to consumers’ lives, our colleagues’ lives, and to society as a whole. Everyone has unique needs - and we’re ready to serve them. It’s in our DNA to always do things the best way and have a positive impact on everything we touch. It’s our mission, and the kindle that fuels us. We work hard to deliver real benefits to society, businesses, and the economy - all through excellent credit management services.