Accounts Payable Analyst - Sunderland 6-Month Fixed Term Contract | £26,000 per annum Immediate Start Required Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity? We're working with a well-established organisation based in Sunderland are seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join their Shared Services team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be highly valued. Key Responsibilities: Reconcile supplier statements regularly and follow up with critical suppliers as needed. Investigate discrepancies, variances, and missing invoices to ensure accurate financial reporting. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve reconciliation issues. Maintain clear and organised documentation of all reconciliation activities. Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Generate reports summarising reconciliation outcomes and outstanding issues. Manage the Return to Vendor process and escalate holds where necessary. Work closely with the query management team to resolve aged items. Deliver excellent customer service across all operating companies. Provide support to the wider team during periods of absence. Respond to stakeholder enquiries with accuracy and timeliness.What We're Looking For: Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance support role. Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.The role offers hybrid working and although it is an initial 6-month contract, there may be an opportunity for this to be extended. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)