At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day operations of the purchase ledger and manage supplier payments.
- Company: Join a prestigious Newcastle-based organisation with a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a highly competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth within a large, established finance function.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior Accounts Payable roles and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 17.1 - 20.9 £ per hour.
Newcastle upon Tyne | Hybrid Working | 6-9 Month Fixed-Term Contract | September Start | Highly Competitive Salary
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next contract opportunity with a prestigious and well-respected organisation? Hays are delighted to be supporting a leading Newcastle-based business in the recruitment of a Senior Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a 6-9 month contract. Offering a highly competitive salary, flexible hybrid working and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and fast-paced finance function, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional seeking their next challenge.
The Role
Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.
Key responsibilities will include:
- End-to-end processing of high-volume supplier invoices
- Matching, batching and coding invoices
- Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Handling supplier queries and building positive supplier relationships
- Preparing and processing payment runs
- Monitoring and maintaining AP inboxes
- Assisting with month-end close activities and reporting requirements
- Supporting process improvements and driving efficiencies within the AP function
- Assisting with training and providing guidance to junior team members where required
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience working within a senior Accounts Payable role
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end purchase ledger processes
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to manage high volumes of transactions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work
- Availability to commence a new role in September
What's on Offer?
- Highly competitive salary
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to join a prestigious and established organisation
- Supportive and collaborative finance team
- Immediate impact role with varied responsibilities
- Excellent exposure within a large, professional finance function
If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional available for a September start and looking for an exciting contract opportunity in Newcastle, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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