Accounts Payable Assistant | Newcastle 3 Days Pw, Rest Remote

Curo Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Curo Services in the United Kingdom seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team. The role is Newcastle-based with a hybrid pattern: three days on-site and the rest remotely, enabling flexible collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

You will process and post supplier invoices, audit expense claims, reconcile statements and support month-end activities. A solid understanding of VAT and financial controls, precise data entry and strong stakeholder communication are

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Strong data entry and transactional processing skills.
• Good understanding of VAT and financial controls.
• Ability to meet monthly and annual deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing and posting supplier invoices.
• Processing and auditing employee expense claims.
• Ensuring VAT and tax compliance.
• Responding to internal and external finance queries.
• Handling inbound Accounts Payable calls.
• Reconciliation of 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 & Tax Controls

Data Entry

Supplier Reconciliation

Communication

Organisational Skills

Team Player

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant | Newcastle 3 days pw, Rest Remote

Salary: £29,000 - £30,000
Duration: 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract (Strong possibility to progress to Permanent role)
Location: Newcastle 3 days 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 deadlinesStrong 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
• Continuous improvement mindset