Accounts Payable Administrator

Newcastle upon Tyne Competitive Salary Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week

Reed Accountancy is partnering with a leading and award-winning organisation within the financial services sector to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that is driven by innovation, technology, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a collaborative finance function where your contribution will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the accounts payable process.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, expenses, and payments while maintaining excellent supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Maintaining and updating supplier records
• Managing the accounts payable inbox and responding to queries promptly
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Preparing and scheduling supplier payments
• Processing employee expense claims in line with company policy
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end finance activities
• Assisting with audit requests and providing supporting documentation
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to resolve payment queries and discrepancies
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Administration role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including data entry and basic formulas
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• A proactive approach with the ability to effectively prioritise workloads
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Desirable

• Experience using Workday or a similar finance system

What's in it for You?

• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Company pension scheme with increasing contributions based on length of service
• Free on-site parking
• Employee rewards and cashback scheme
• Refer-a-friend incentive
• Regular company and team social events
• Opportunity to join a highly successful and growing organisation with a strong people-first culture

If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to join a supportive and innovative business where you can develop your finance career, we'd love to hear from you!