Accounts Payable AssistantNewcastle 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 to 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 proceduresAbout YouTo 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 SeptemberWhat'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 functionIf 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
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