Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst
Location: Peterlee
Contract: 12 months (High possibility of extension)
Rate: Up to £21.38 p/h
Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 07:30-16:00, Fri 07:30-12:00)
Start date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next challenge? We're seeking two Accounts Payable Analysts to join a friendly and fast-paced finance team in Peterlee. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a growing department where you'll be trusted with your own supplier portfolio, problem resolution, and plenty of exposure to wider business operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes onto the Accounts Payable ledger.
• Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Handling invoice queries with both suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensuring VAT is accounted for correctly.
• Supporting process improvements and contributing to AP projects.
• Building strong working relationships across departments.
• Providing general clerical and finance support to the AP Supervisor.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in finance, ideally within Accounts Payable.
• Strong Excel skills (basic formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to deal with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
• High attention to detail with strong numerical/data entry skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team.
• 5 GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent).

Desirable skills:

• Experience with SAP, Coupa, or other finance systems.
• Exposure to Power BI, PEGI, or SIA.

Why you'll enjoy this role:

• Be part of a supportive team of 4-5 people with a mix of permanent and contract staff.
• Take ownership of your own suppliers and become their main point of contact.
• Work in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn.
• Gain valuable experience during an exciting systems transition, with plenty of scope for personal and professional development.

If you're motivated, flexible, and ready to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure an interview for week commencing 20th October.