Accounts Payable Specialist

Description:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy finance team, take ownership of purchase ledger activities and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger, including:

Processing, matching and coding supplier invoices.
Preparing supplier payment runs and BACS payments.
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
Maintaining supplier accounts and payment records.
Managing supplier queries and building strong working relationships.
Processing expenses, petty cash and VAT reconciliations.
Producing purchase ledger reports and supporting financial controls.
Supporting the introduction of invoice automation.
Providing day-to-day guidance to a Purchase Ledger Assistant. About You
We’re looking for someone with solid purchase ledger experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
Ideally, you’ll have:

Experience managing the end-to-end accounts payable process.
Confidence processing invoices, matching purchase orders and preparing payment runs.
Experience reconciling supplier statements.
Knowledge of accounting software, ideally Sage, and BACS payments.
A good understanding of VAT and expense processing.
Strong communication skills and a professional approach to supplier relationships.
The ability to work independently while supporting the wider team.
Experience supporting process improvements or finance system automation would also be beneficial. What's On Offer?

Full-time, Monday–Friday (37.5 hours per week).
Free onsite parking.
Onsite gym.
Access to wellbeing support and free counselling sessions.
Employee discounts on major retailers. Location: Newcastle upon Tyne – office-based