Accounts Payable Assistant

LendInvest is the UK’s leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 18 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 £9 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.

We operate a hybrid working policy across our business to ensure we offer flexibility that is balanced with in-person collaboration. Our teams spend three days per week in the office and two days working remotely.

About your work

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Payable 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

YellowNest Childcare

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.

We are happy to discuss and implement reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.