Accounts Payable Assistant

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join an established Finance team. This is a high-volume role suited to someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The role is on a 12-month fixed-term basis, there is potential for permanent thereafter, but that cannot be guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable email inbox, ensuring queries are dealt with promptly
• Process associate expense claims through the expense system
• Enter, code and process invoices
• Process payments through various well known banks, including Lloyds & HSBC
• Process reallocation journals accurately and efficiently
• Liaise with overseas colleagues to ensure a high level of service for internal stakeholders.
• Support the wider AP function and contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day processes.

Candidate Requirements

• Ideally 2+ years' Accounts Payable experience desirable
• Previous experience using various AP systems would be desirable
• Experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Adaptable, friendly and sociable, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a wider Finance team.

Role Details

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm
• Location: Near Gateshead
• Hybrid: 2 days in the office / 3 days working from home