Accounts Payable Specialist

Jackson Hogg Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to join a supportive finance team in the North East UK. The role involves processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements and handling expense claims, while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The candidate should demonstrate solid numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving to meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance functions.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing and reconciling PO and non-PO invoices.
• Managing employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Resolving supplier queries and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Preparing and processing payment runs, including remittance advice.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and master data maintenance.
• Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and cashflow forecasting.
• Assisting with audits, KPI reporting and ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Processing and reconciling PO and non-PO invoices
• Managing employee expenses and company credit card transactions
• Resolving supplier queries and maintaining supplier accounts
• Preparing and processing payment runs, including remittance advice
• Supplier statement reconciliations and master data maintenance
• Supporting month‑end activities, including reconciliations, aged creditor reporting and cashflow forecasting
• Assisting with audits, KPI reporting and ad-hoc finance projects

What we're looking for:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a supportive finance team and further develop their accounting experience within a well‑established organisation.