Location: Dudley, Northumberland, UK
Department: Finance
Reference: VN1261
Summary
Summary of the Accounts Payable Assistant (14-months) role
As the Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be based at our site in Cramlington, Northumberland and will be required to carry out assigned Esker and SAP transactions in an accurate and timely manner, including register, post, and propose for payment, all supplier invoices and credit notes received on site.
Please note, this is a temporary position for a fixed period of 14 months.
Your Responsibilities
Match and process invoices to AP system (Esker) against purchase order and goods receipt.
Obtain sufficient and appropriate authorisation on supplier invoices in accordance with internal control procedures
Reconciliation of supplier statements
Open, prioritise, distribute and file post for the Finance department.
Liaise with suppliers regarding Invoice queries / payment queries
Investigate and escalate legal action notifications
Attend internal/external meetings when required
GR/IR clearing
Prepare AP reports for Treasury controller (eg QI blocked invoices)
Release invoices when requested by Treasury controller
Completion of journal entries into SAP
Assist, when requested, with YE audits (documentation requests)
Provide cover (sickness/holiday etc) for AP colleagues in their absence
Other ad-hoc tasks when required
Comply with all safety, health, and environmental requirements.
Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.
Requirements
Requirements for the role
Prior accounts payable experience
Must be skilled in the use of mainframe financial systems (preferably SAP) and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications in particular Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
No formal higher qualifications required, although some knowledge of basic accounting principles would be useful. Minimum requirements are good school leaving certificates.
Good communication skills, especially when dealing with external suppliers.
Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.
Strong planning and organisational skills
Flexibility to meet changing requirements as a result of the business situation.
Initiative to deal with difficult supplier situations re overdue payments and disputed invoices.
Discretion and confidentiality to be exercised where appropriate.
How You Will Be Rewarded
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.
Why consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.
We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.
Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.
How To Apply
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact
Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.
Deadline for applications: 06 Mar 2026
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