The CompanySenior Accounts Payable - Location: Newcastle (Full-time, office-based)A well-established and growing professional services business is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join their central finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and collaborative team, playing a key role in delivering an efficient and high-quality accounts payable service across the wider organisation.The RoleAs the Senior Accounts Payable Clerk you will take ownership of key supplier relationships and support the day-to-day running of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. Acting as a senior member of the team, you will also support colleagues with more complex queries and contribute to ongoing improvements in processes and controls.Key Responsibilities:
Managing a portfolio of key suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing and payments
Acting as a main point of contact for supplier queries, building strong working relationships
Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
Supporting the wider AP team with queries and escalations
Assisting with month-end activities and reconciliations
Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company procedures
Supporting process improvements across the accounts payable function
Liaising with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queries
About You
Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or transactional finance role
Strong attention to detail and high levels of numerical accuracy
Organised, methodical approach with the ability to manage workloads effectively
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships internally and externally
Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Good IT skills with experience of finance systems
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and supportive finance team
Varied role with responsibility and exposure across the wider business
A collaborative working environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements
