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 prospect for someone with Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance setting.

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

Solid 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 cooperative working style

📌 Accounts Payable Assistant Newcastle
🏢 Curo Services
📍 Newcastle