Purchase Ledger & AP Specialist — On‑Site Parking + Pension

NRG.; South Shields; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG. is seeking a detail-focused Purchase Ledger & Accounts Assistant to join a small, dynamic finance team in South Shields. This hands-on role covers purchase ledger, accounts payable and general accounting responsibilities.

You’ll support supplier payments, maintain financial records and assist with month-end and day-to-day accounting activities, working with a close-knit team in an office-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
• Experience using accounting software; Open Accounts experience would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel and data entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Good understanding of supplier accounts and payment processes.
• Confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal teams.
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Processing and verifying supplier invoices using Open Accounts.
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Accurately entering financial information into the accounting system.
• Reconciling intercompany ledger balances.
• Supporting month-end close and purchase ledger reconciliations.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register in Excel.
• Calculating and posting monthly depreciation to the nominal ledger.
• Producing reports and information to support financial analysis.
• Maintaining accurate and organised records for audit purposes.
• Working with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries.
• Providing support and holiday cover across the wider finance team.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

Data entry

Attention to detail

Tools

Open Accounts

Excel

Job description

NRG. is seeking a detail-focused Purchase Ledger & Accounts Assistant to join a small, dynamic finance team in South Shields. This hands-on role covers purchase ledger, accounts payable and general accounting responsibilities.

You’ll support supplier payments, maintain financial records and assist with month-end and day-to-day accounting activities, working with a close-knit team in an office-based setting.