Purchase ledger (hybrid) - united kingdom, tyne and wear

are you an experienced accounts payable assistant or purchase ledger who is looking to join a growing finance team?

bmc recruitment group are currently working with an organisation in newcastle upon tyne who are looking to recruit an experienced accounts payable assistant on a permanent full time contract.

as an accounts payable assistant, you will be working as part of the finance team and be responsible for the processing of supplier invoices and assisting with queries to ensure an orderly running of the ledger and accounts department.

working times: 9am - 5pm (1 hour lunch)

hybrid remote working - 3 days at home - 2 days in the office

job duties include:

following company processes, be responsible for and manage all supplier accounts, ensuring they are accurately reconciled, payments are made and remittances sent, including recovery of any amounts due, in line with commercial agreements that are in place. this will include reconciling direct debit payments and payments made by prepaid cards

reconcile supplier statements against costs loaded within the company customer booking system, using its' auto-reconciliation tool

resolve queries and aged items by liaising with sales agents, consortia members and suppliers

process multi-currency payments to suppliers from a variety of different company bank accounts

reconciling cost of sale payments made and posting into the company sage accounting software, ensuring any deductions or additions outside of creditors are correctly accounted for

managing the supplier team email box - liaising with internal departments and external suppliers with regards to query resolution

answering the accounts telephone and dealing with enquiries in a professional and efficient manner

continual review to maximise process efficiencies and maintain process notes

to perform additional duties appropriate to the job role as and when required person specification:

previous experience working in either an accounts payable or similar role that included payment reconciliations

solid ability to use basic excel formulas & functions

excellent numerical, problem-solving & attention to detail skills

excellent verbal and written communication skill

excellent planning and organisational skills including the ability to work to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads where necessary

ability to work on own initiative & as a member of a team

ability to use microsoft packages - e.g. word, outlook

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