Why Arup?

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Unleash your creativity and take your skills to new heights while working on inspiring projects. At Arup, we believe in empowering our people to produce work that sets the bar for quality. Our passionate team shares our values, and that's why they love coming to work every day.

The Opportunity

Arup are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our dynamic and friendly team in Newcastle, UK, reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor for day‑to‑day activities. This role involves close collaboration across the Finance function, supporting accurate, timely and compliant financial processing.

The key purpose of the Accounts Payable Assistant is to check the validity of staff expense claims and supplier invoices ensuring that they are authorised in accordance with company policy, are compliant with tax and VAT regulations, categorised and coded correctly. To ensure staff and suppliers are paid within company policy guidelines via weekly BACS. To reconcile supplier statements and to resolve any associated queries. To prepare and process journals as and when required. To assist with other associated administrative tasks when necessary.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Processing and posting supplier invoices
• Processing and auditing employee expenses
• Ensuring strict adherence to VAT and tax regulations
• Responding to internal and external queries (written and verbal)
• Handling inbound calls for the Accounts Payable function
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Posting journal entries
• Setting up and maintaining supplier and employee records within the finance system
• Supporting ad‑hoc administrative tasks as required

Is This Role Right for You?

The successful candidate will bring:

• Experience working within a team‑based finance environment
• Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience
• Strong transactional processing and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Experience working to monthly and annual deadlines
• A commitment to service excellence and a “right first time” approach
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact simon.duckworth@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
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