Accounts Payable Specialist

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.