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Accounts Payable Specialist Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at LMG (lmgiq.com)
Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Company: LMG (lmgiq.com)
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Who We Are
LMG has been at the forefront of innovation within the built environment since 1986.
We deliver integrated smart building technology projects and support services which provide sustainable long-term growth and profitability, as well as diverse range of career opportunities; enabling both our people and our clients’ businesses to flourish, whilst setting a new standard for what is possible in the built environment.
As experts in smart building technology, we want to inspire new ways of thinking, deliver excellence and establish new models for doing business – with people, partners and customers – built on trust and shared values, rather than transactional relationships.
Alongside actively working to support the raising of standards in training and professional qualifications, we invest heavily in the development of our people. We give them access to continuous learning opportunities, leading to the freedom of working autonomously and making their own informed decisions, whilst benefiting from a supportive and collaborative working environment.
Job Summary
If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role where you can truly take ownership, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist.
In this role, you’ll take responsibility for the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supplier relationships are managed professionally, and payment processes run smoothly across the business. From handling high volumes of invoices and reconciliations to resolving complex queries and supporting reporting processes, you’ll play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the wider business.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across multiple departments, building strong working relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact for supplier and payment-related queries. This role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys improving processes, solving problems proactively, and bringing structure and efficiency to the way things are done. With exposure to a broad range of finance activities and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and system enhancements, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop their finance career within a collaborative and ambitious business.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Accounts Payable:
- Take ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company controls.
- Process high volumes of purchase invoices in accordance with company policy and agreed timescales.
- Manage the Accounts Payable mailbox and Supplier Invoice Library, ensuring queries and invoices are handled promptly and escalated where required.
- Act as a key point of contact for supplier queries, providing timely updates and resolving issues professionally.
- Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies where necessary.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure invoice approvals and payment processes are completed efficiently.
Reporting & Compliance:
- Support the production of monthly finance and P&L reporting, including project and overhead analysis.
- Assist with the review and reporting of open purchase invoices across the finance system.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and support robust financial controls and audit requirements.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests relating to accounts payable activity.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and best practice.
Process Improvement & Systems:
- Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, controls, and efficiencies.
- Support finance system enhancements and automation initiatives, including Sage 200 workflows.
- Proactively investigate and resolve complex payment, invoice, and supplier issues.
- Contribute ideas and improvements that support the wider Finance team and business operations.
Administration & Team Support:
- Provide administrative support across the Finance function with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
- Create and maintain supplier accounts and records within Sage 200.
- Support the Financial Controller and wider Finance team with ad hoc duties as required.
- Build strong working relationships across the business and contribute positively to team culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Brings solid Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience within a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable managing high volumes of work whilst balancing competing priorities.
- Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to investigate and resolve issues independently.
- Strong Excel and finance systems knowledge, including experience with Sage 200 or similar systems.
- Takes ownership of tasks and consistently follows through to completion.
- Enjoys improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working.
- Works collaboratively as part of a team whilst also being comfortable working independently.
- Brings a professional, approachable and customer-focused attitude to their work.
What We Do For You
At LMG, we work hard to ensure our people aren’t stifled by convention and bureaucracy. We want new ideas and creative problem solving to be at the heart of everything that we do.
We want you to achieve your ambitions, as when you succeed, we succeed. The LMG support framework empowers you to make quality decisions, deliver excellence and achieve your goals.
Our Values
Take Ownership & Responsibility – We find creative solutions to complex problems, ensuring successful outcomes for both our customers and our business. We are problem-solvers, confident in our ability to get things done to the highest standard. We see problems through to the end, never saying "no".
Be Curious – We aren't here to do things the way they've always been done. Our commitment to change means that we use new technologies and ways of thinking to raise the bar, pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Do the Right Thing – We put ethical, sustainable and transparent business practices at the heart of all we do for the good of our people, customers and planet.
Do a Great Job – We prioritise great outcomes, underpinned by operational excellence. We always go the extra mile, with a desire to achieve and deliver more through continuous improvement and process enhancement.
Competitive Benefits Package
We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing:
- Annual Leave – a Minimum of 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell additional leave)
- Health and Wellbeing – Group Income Protection and Life Assurance schemes, as well as access to a Digital Health and Wellbeing platform including Employee Assistance Programme, Remote GP and Mental Health Support.
- Health Cash Plan – Claim back money towards the costs of everyday healthcare.
- Flexible Benefits – Access to our bespoke platform containing a range of benefits, such as shopping discounts, discounted gym memberships and health screenings.
- Family Friendly Policies – Enhanced financial support for families with generous parental pay benefits.
- Corporate Volunteering – Opportunity to participate and contribute to our annual corporate volunteering goal, typically over 1,000 hours across the business.
- Bank Holiday Exchange – The option to exchange an existing UK bank holiday for any other religious holiday.
- Long Service Awards – Recognising the commitment and hard work of our longstanding team members through financial reward.
- Flexible Working – Where possible, flexible hybrid working arrangements across LMG's dedicated office spaces and client sites.
- Development & Recognition – Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.
How to Apply
Sound like the job for you? Then send us your up-to-date CV, with a short note telling us why you’re interested. You can apply via LinkedIn, Indeed, or via our Website. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at [email protected].
We appreciate the time and effort involved in every application. While we aim to respond to all applicants, if you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
