Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

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 paymentsActing as a main point of contact for supplier queries, building strong working relationshipsCompleting regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepanciesSupporting the wider AP team with queries and escalationsAssisting with month-end activities and reconciliationsEnsuring compliance with internal controls and company proceduresSupporting process improvements across the accounts payable functionLiaising with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queriesAbout YouPrevious experience within an Accounts ..... full job details .....