Accounts Payable Assistant

Curo Services; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Curo Services is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team. You will process supplier invoices, employee expenses and payments, ensuring VAT compliance and timely payments within a fast-paced environment.

The role suits candidates with prior accounts payable or purchase ledger experience seeking stability and progression. The position is a 1-year fixed-term contract with a strong possibility to progress to permanent.

Qualifications

• Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience.
• Experience in a finance/shared services environment.
• Strong transactional processing and data entry skills.
• Good understanding of VAT and financial controls.
• Experience reconciling supplier accounts and statements.
• Ability to meet monthly and annual deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing and posting supplier invoices
• Processing and auditing employee expense claims
• Ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations
• Responding to internal and external finance queries
• Handling inbound Accounts Payable calls
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Posting journals and supporting month-end activities
• Setting up and maintaining supplier and employee records
• Supporting ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

VAT knowledge

Data entry

Financial controls

Supplier reconciliation

Month-end

Record keeping

Administrative skills

Job description

Salary: £29,000 – £30,000
Duration: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract (Strong possibility to progress to Permanent role)
Location: Newcastle 3days pw. Rest Remote

The Role:

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team, supporting the accurate, timely and compliant processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses and payments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing and posting supplier invoices
• Processing and auditing employee expense claims
• Ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations
• Responding to internal and external finance queries
• Handling inbound Accounts Payable calls
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Posting journals and supporting month-end activities
• Setting up and maintaining supplier and employee records
• Supporting ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks

Key Skills Required:

• Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
• Experience working within a finance or shared services environment
• Strong transactional processing and data entry skills
• Good understanding of VAT and financial controls
• Experience reconciling supplier accounts and statements
• Ability to work accurately to monthly and annual deadlines
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Team player with a collaborative working style