Accounts Payable Assistant

TL;DR

Accounts Payable Assistant: Support day-to-day transactional finance activities including processing supplier invoices and employee expenses with an accent on accuracy, compliance with VAT and tax regulations, and timely query resolution. Focus on reconciling supplier statements, maintaining records, and handling ad-hoc finance administration.

Location: Hybrid working in Newcastle, UK

Salary: £25,000–£29,000

Company

Well-established organisation with a collaborative finance team offering strong support, flexibility, and long-term development.

What you will do

• Process and post supplier invoices accurately in line with company policy
• Review, audit, and process employee expense claims
• Ensure compliance with VAT and tax regulations
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
• Respond to internal and external finance queries
• Maintain supplier and employee records within the finance system
• Post journals and support ad-hoc finance administration

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role
• Comfortable working in a team-based finance environment
• Strong attention to detail with a “right first time” approach
• Well organised with the ability to manage deadlines
• Confident communicator with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Continuous improvement mindset

Culture & Benefits

• Bonus structure
• Strong benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Hybrid working flexibility