Accounts Payable Associate

LemFi (Series B) is building the go-to financial app for the Global South.Moving to a new country shouldn’t mean starting from zero. That's why our team of 400+ spanning 20+ countries is building a financial ecosystem that helps immigrants stay connected to home, build stability, and create wealth regardless of where they are from or where they live.What began as fast, affordable remittances is now evolving into a complete platform for multi-currency accounts, payments, credit, and long-term financial growth.With millions of users across the globe, we process over $1B in monthly transactions to 30+ countries, proving that borders shouldn't limit financial opportunity.About the roleLemFi is the financial engine for people the world wasn't built to serve - powering cross-border payments, multi-currency accounts, savings, and credit across 21 countries. Our Finance team sits at the centre of all of it, and the AP function is what keeps the engine running cleanly behind the scenes.As an Accounts Payable Associate you'll own the end-to-end processing of vendor payments across our UK, US, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Nigeria, and other entities - working across multiple currencies, GL codes, tax jurisdictions, and approval chains. You'll work closely with the wider Finance, Growth, and Operations teams, and you'll have real scope to improve the processes you inherit, not just execute them.What you'll build and ownProcess and control vendor invoices across multiple entities and currencies in Tipalti and NetSuite - accurately, on time, every timePerform first-line GL coding, cost-centre allocation, and tax coding (VAT, reverse charge, RCS), flagging anomalies before they become problemsRun and support payment cycles - validating bank details, currency, and approval sign-off - and manage the AP inbox with clear, prompt communication to vendors and internal stakeholdersOwn the monthly AP close: accruals, aged payables review, and reconciliations, with discrepancies surfaced and resolved, not buriedMaintain vendor master data (bank details, tax status, W-9/W-8 forms) with tight controls, and support audit requests with clean, well-organised evidenceSpot recurring miscoding, duplicate invoices, and process gaps - then help fix them, contributing to automation initiatives (including n8n workflows and NetSuite automation) that reduce manual effort for the whole teamSupport bank statement uploads and reconciliations for the Reporting team, ensuring transactions post correctly and discrepancies are flagged fastYour experience1-3 years in an Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or transactional finance roleHands-on experience with an AP or ERP system; NetSuite and/or Tipalti strongly preferredComfortable processing across multiple currencies and entities; exposure to a multi-jurisdiction or group structure is a real advantageWorking knowledge of VAT and sales tax concepts - reverse charge, non-deductible VAT, or equivalentStrong Excel skills: lookups, pivot tables, data cleanup, and reconciliation workDetail-oriented and control-conscious, with the ability to prioritise a high volume of transactions and meet payment deadlines without dropping the ballClear written communicator who can liaise confidently with vendors and internal stakeholdersNice to haveExperience in a fintech, payments, or regulated financial services environmentExposure to automation tools (e.g. n8n) or light scripting for finance workflowsExperience supporting external audit requests (KPMG, Crowe, BKL, or similar)Why Join LemFi?Love shouldn’t be expensive, yet those working hardest for their families often face predatory fees and banking exclusion. We're changing this.At LemFi, you won’t be just a cog in a machine. Whether designing products, scaling operations, or telling our story, you’ll tackle complex challenges with real, immediate impact. Your work goes beyond metrics - it puts money back in families’ pockets and offers access to the previously excluded. Join us to make a meaningful difference, where high performance is a lifeline for millions.You can connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram and if you haven't already, download the app on the App Store or Google Play. Recruitment Agencies NoticeLemFi does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. We work only with agencies on our preferred supplier list, and only when we’ve asked them for their support. Any CVs sent to us outside this arrangement will not incur a fee. Find more English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow