Accounts Payable

Blair West are delighted to be supporting a County Durham–based client in their search for an Accounts Payable Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional who enjoys a fast-paced role and values being part of a supportive, team-focused environment.

The opportunity:

• Proven ability to deliver an effective Accounts Payable function within a fast-paced business. 
• Experience consolidating multiple business units and standardising varied AP processes into a single, efficient function. 
• Strong capability in leading and managing weekly BACS payment runs. 
• Expertise in resolving complex invoice discrepancies and payment queries. 
• Demonstrated success in clearing aged creditor balances and maintaining accurate supplier accounts. 
• Excellent communication skills with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. 
• Proactive contributor to continuous process improvement and efficiency initiatives. 
• Proficient in using Xero accounting software. 

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

• Previous experience working in an Accounts Payable role. 
• Strong ERP system experience, with the ability to work confidently across finance platforms. 
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in invoice processing and payments. 
• A continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance processes and controls. 

Our Commitment:

Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant.