Accounts Payable Assistant - 6‑Month FTC (SAP/Esker)

Sterling Pharma Solutions Limited; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Sterling Pharma Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract at our Cramlington site. You will process supplier invoices and credit notes using Esker and SAP, ensuring accurate posting and timely matching against orders and receipts.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication with suppliers, and the ability to work under pressure. You will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, YE audits and AP reporting, with comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Prior accounts payable experience.
• SAP experience and MS Office proficiency (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Good communication with external suppliers.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and integrity.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to meet changing requirements.
• Discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Match and process invoices to AP system (Esker) against PO and goods receipt.
• Obtain authorisation on supplier invoices per internal controls.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Open, prioritise, file post for Finance.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoice and payment queries.
• Prepare AP reports for Treasury controller.
• Release invoices on instruction from Treasury.
• Complete journal entries into SAP.
• Assist with YE audits and provide cover for AP colleagues as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Good school leaving certificates

Tools

Esker

SAP

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Sterling Pharma Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract at our Cramlington site. You will process supplier invoices and credit notes using Esker and SAP, ensuring accurate posting and timely matching against orders and receipts.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication with suppliers, and the ability to work under pressure. You will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, YE audits and AP reporting, with comprehensive benefits