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.