Accounts Payable Assistant (Finance)

TL;DR

Accounts Payable Assistant (Finance): Managing purchase ledger and employee expense processes with an accent on supplier invoice processing and P2P system optimization. Focus on reconciling supplier statements, preparing accrual schedules for month-end close, and enhancing system efficiency.

Location: Hybrid working in Newcastle, UK

Company

A collaborative finance team within an organization in Newcastle, represented by hirify.global.

What you will do

• Process supplier invoices and manage queries across multiple entities.
• Handle employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of issues.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Support and enhance the purchase-to-pay (P2P) system to maximize efficiency.
• Prepare accrual schedules to support month-end close.
• Assist with regular and ad-hoc payment runs for suppliers and expenses.

Requirements

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Confident use of Excel and finance systems.
• Solid understanding of accounting processes and controls.
• High level of organization and strong attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience with Sage finance systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Flexi-time options.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.