Salary: £29,000 – £30,000
Duration: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract (Strong possibility to progress to Permanent role)
Location: Newcastle 3days pw.
Rest Remote
The Role:
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team, supporting the accurate, timely and compliant processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses and payments.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing and posting supplier invoices
Processing and auditing employee expense claims
Ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations
Responding to internal and external finance queries
Handling inbound Accounts Payable calls
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Posting journals and supporting month-end activities
Setting up and maintaining supplier and employee records
Supporting ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks
Key Skills Required:
Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
Experience working within a finance or shared services environment
Strong transactional processing and data entry skills
Good understanding of VAT and financial controls
Experience reconciling supplier accounts and statements
Ability to work accurately to monthly and annual deadlines
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Commitment to delivering a high-quality service
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritise workload effectively
Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Team player with a cooperative working style
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