LSL Property Services plc
Accounts Payable Assistant
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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.
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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.
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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.
Be part of a major UK property services group at an exciting stage in the development of its finance operations.
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne - predominantly office-based.
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.
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