Accounts Payable Specialist

BMC Recruitment Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Wellbeing support

Counselling sessions

Employee discounts

Job summary

BMC Recruitment Group is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a well-established organisation based in Newcastle. You will manage the day-to-day purchase ledger, process, match and code supplier invoices, and support payment runs and VAT reconciliations.

This role offers a Monday–Friday, 37.5-hour week with free onsite parking, an onsite gym and wellbeing support. You will also assist with process improvements and provide guidance to a Purchase Ledger Assistant while building strong supplier

Qualifications

• Solid purchase ledger experience and end-to-end AP knowledge.
• Ability to process, match and code invoices with accuracy.
• Experience with supplier statements, VAT, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process, match and code supplier invoices.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and BACS payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier accounts and payment records.
• Support invoicing automation and finance system improvements.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to a Purchase Ledger Assistant.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

End-to-end accounts payable

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

AAT/Accounting qualification preferred

Tools

Sage

Job description

I’m currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy finance team, take ownership of purchase ledger activities and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger, including:

• Processing, matching and coding supplier invoices.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and BACS payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and payment records.
• Managing supplier queries and building strong working relationships.
• Processing expenses, petty cash and VAT reconciliations.
• Producing purchase ledger reports and supporting financial controls.
• Supporting the introduction of invoice automation.
• Providing day-to-day guidance to a Purchase Ledger Assistant.

About You

We’re looking for someone with solid purchase ledger experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience managing the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Confidence processing invoices, matching purchase orders and preparing payment runs.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements.
• Knowledge of accounting software, ideally Sage, and BACS payments.
• A good understanding of VAT and expense processing.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to supplier relationships.
• The ability to work independently while supporting the wider team.
• Experience supporting process improvements or finance system automation would also be beneficial.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time, Monday–Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• Free onsite parking.
• Onsite gym.
• Access to wellbeing support and free counselling sessions.
• Employee discounts on major retailers.

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne – office-based.