Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

12 month Accounts Payable Opportunity - £30,000 plus benefits in Newcastle upon tyne

You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant processing of supplier invoices and employee expenses. Working closely with colleagues across the wider finance team, you'll help maintain robust controls while delivering a high standard of service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Processing and posting supplier invoices accurately and efficiently

* Reviewing, auditing and processing employee expense claims

* Ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations

* Responding to supplier and internal finance queries via telephone and email

* Managing incoming Accounts Payable enquiries

* Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies

* Preparing and posting journals as required

* Creating and maintaining supplier and employee records within the finance system

* Supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties and ad hoc tasks

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

* Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience

* Experience working within a busy finance team environment

* Strong data entry and transactional processing skills

* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

* The ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet strict deadlines

* A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

* A customer-focused approach and a desire to deliver excellent service