Accounts Payable Assistant
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 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.
- 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.