Accounts Payable Assistant

LendInvest; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Scotland is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to manage invoice processing, supplier accounts, and payment runs. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and Excel skills, alongside proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to maintaining efficient financial transactions within the company. The position offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary, alongside a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary + company bonus

Hybrid working policy

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Matched pension contributions up to 4%

Critical illness cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Professional development support

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role or similar accounting position.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and process incoming invoices and supplier queries.
• Prepare and execute payment runs.
• Assist with Finance Operations payments and processing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in finance or similar

Tools

Netsuite

Concur

Job description

LendInvest is the UK’s leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 17 years, we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things, getting things done, and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than £7.5 billion of mortgages, put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market, and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business, our products, our technology, and our people.

About your work

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant and Transaction Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately and timely processed and also the processing of various operational finance transactions. This role requires an understanding of financial processes, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice and Expense Processing:

  • Review and process incoming invoices and supplier queries

  • Process and post bank entries

  • Manage and process employee expense runs and credit card expenses

  • Manage AP Inbox

• Supplier and System Management:

  • Create and manage new supplier accounts

  • Maintain and update the Docupeak report and invoice tracking systems

  • Resolve expenses system queries and admin for Expenses system

  • Maintain Accounts Payable admin duties with ERP

• Payment and Financial Administration:

  • Prepare and execute payment runs

  • Review aged items lists and open purchase orders

  • Reconcile and post Barclaycard expenses to Netsuite

• Data and Reporting

  • Update and maintain spreadsheets

  • Review and resolve AP Aged items reconciliations

  • Send reminders for invoice and expense approvals

  • In addition any other activities required at the point of time

• Finance Transactions:

  • Assist with Finance Operations payments and processing

  • Adhoc support to the rest of the Finance Operations team as required, including project activity.

About you

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively

• High energy, pragmatic, get it done attitude

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, range of formulae including lookups, sumifs and IF)

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role or similar accounting position, would be beneficial

• Proficiency in financial software and Banking Platforms, with experience in Netsuite and Concur being a significant advantage

• A degree or proven experience in a similar role and industry is preferred

Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive salary + company bonus scheme

• 🏠 Hybrid working policy

• 🏖️ 25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service)

• 🏥 Private healthcare

• 🍼 Enhanced parental leave

• 💸 Matched pension contributions up to 4%

• 🏥 Critical illness cover

• 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support

• 🛟 Life assurance

• 📈 Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development

• 🏆 Leadership training for managers

• 🤝 Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations

• 🎓 Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development

• 🤑 Discounts via Perkbox

• 🚲 Cycle to work scheme

• 🚂 Season ticket loan

• 🔌 Electric car loan scheme

• 🥳 Monthly socials & annual offsite

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest

At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work, we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.