Accounts Payable Assistant

The Role

We are currently supporting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a manufacturing business who are located in Hartlepool (with re-location planned to Seaham).  The successful candidate will ensure all invoices and payment records are processed accurately and promptly, maintaining smooth financial operations in our fast-paced dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• To take responsibility for ensuring that suppliers invoices, and expenses are correctly coded and approved.
• Communicates and collaborate with internal departments to solve problems and reconcile any invoice discrepancies.
• Maintaining the AP outlook inbox across sites and ensure all queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently
• To take responsibility for reconciling supplier statements
• Support with Month accruals and month end
• Check new supplier due diligence
• General maintenance of the purchase ledger
• Process monthly payment runs
• Ensure creditors are paid according to the agreed terms
• Investigate and resolve any purchase enquiries or disputes with suppliers

The Person

Skills/Attributes:

• Experience in MS Excel and ERP Systems (Preferably Oracle)
• At least 3 years experience in a similar role
• Understanding of bookkeeping
• AAT desirable

Next Steps

Please contact jo.platt@nigelwright.com for further details.