Accounts Payable Assistant

Pavilion Recruitment Solutions; North East; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavilion Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy Finance team. The role is 12-month fixed-term with potential for permanency, based on performance. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling high-volume AP tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

Key duties include processing invoices and expenses, payments via major banks, and collaborating with overseas colleagues to maintain service levels. Hybrid work: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' Accounts Payable experience desired.
• Experience using AP systems is advantageous.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable email inbox and respond to queries promptly.
• Process associate expense claims through the expense system.
• Enter, code and process invoices accurately.
• Process payments through banks (e.g., Lloyds, HSBC).
• Perform reallocation journals accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with overseas colleagues to ensure high service levels for internal stakeholders.
• Support the wider AP function and day-to-day processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent worker

Communications

Job description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join an established Finance team. This is a high-volume role suited to someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The role is on a 12-month fixed-term basis, there is potential for permanent thereafter, but that cannot be guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable email inbox, ensuring queries are dealt with promptly
• Process associate expense claims through the expense system
• Enter, code and process invoices
• Process payments through various well known banks, including Lloyds & HSBC
• Process reallocation journals accurately and efficiently
• Liaise with overseas colleagues to ensure a high level of service for internal stakeholders.
• Support the wider AP function and contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day processes.

Candidate Requirements

• Ideally 2+ years' Accounts Payable experience desirable
• Previous experience using various AP systems would be desirable
• Experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Adaptable, friendly and sociable, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a wider Finance team.

Role Details

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm
• Location: Near Gateshead
• Hybrid: 2 days in the office / 3 days working from home