Accounts Payable Assistant

Why LNER?

We go beyond. For everyone. Our vision is to be the most loved, progressive, and responsible way to travel for generations to come. Now we're looking for the people who can deliver this, every day.

Since we took over on the East Coast mainline, we've been changing the face of rail travel. Our new Azuma train has brought faster journey times, more space, and greater reliability. Our exciting plans to embrace new ideas, experiences, backgrounds, and ambitions make this the ideal time to join.

Bringing passion. Being bold. Always caring. Owning it. They're the values that make us LNER.

Are you on board?

Role Overview

We have an opportunity to join our Finance Services Team. Reporting into our Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager, this role will take responsibility for administering the Accounts Payable (AP) activities within the Procure to Pay (P2P) process. You will ensure AP systems are maintained effectively to allow for accurate reporting and efficient order placement. You will support the placement and amendment of Purchase Orders and ensure that invoices are processed and paid.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication: oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills (Excel advance - Vlookup, pivot tables, macros) with quick navigation skills on systems.
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivating
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Quick to grasp new processes, procedures, and concepts.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Have a minimum of 12 months relevant experience working in an AP Assistant role or equivalent.
• Be able to demonstrate well-developed planning & organising abilities.
• Possess excellent Excel skills with proven track record of extensive use on a day to day basis
• Good working knowledge of Open Accounts
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• Accuracy and an eye for detail
• Positive outlook with can do attitude
• Hardworking and proactive
• Professional and a team player

What you'll get:

• Free travel on LNER + 75% off other companies' tickets (for you & dependents)
• Discounted international train tickets (after one year's service)
• 50% discount on LNER tickets for friends & family
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual cycle to work schemes
• Discount, savings, and cashback scheme from top retailers
• Health & wellbeing schemes and discounts
• Host of training opportunities to help further your career
• Rewards & awards to recognise when you shine

What we believe

To be the most loved, progressive, and responsible train operating company, we must make a meaningful difference – always doing what's right for our customers, our people, the communities and destinations we serve, the future of the industry we lead and the environment we cherish.

We know that our people are the beating heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaged culture that supports everyone at every stage of their journey – and ensures that when you're at LNER, you can always be you. No wonder most people never want to leave!

Diversity and inclusion
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join LNER.

Developing our people
We are focused on creating a learning culture, to support our people to be the best they can be at work by providing them with the tools and resources to navigate their development and career journey.

Health & wellbeing
To create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of our people is of paramount importance to us.

What next?

As we say, we have fantastic opportunities for ambitious people from all sorts of different backgrounds, so now is the time to join the team at LNER – without delay!

Start your journey here.