Accounting & Finance Assistant

North Tyneside Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is looking for a dedicated individual to join their Corporate Finance Team. This full-time role involves working in the Cashbook section, where you'll allocate and monitor income, process purchase card charges, and manage payment runs. Excellent benefits include 27 days annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to employee discounts.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexi-time arrangements

Access to employee discounts

Qualifications

• Competent in the use of Excel.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and monitor income in the Cashbook section.
• Process purchase card charges.
• Manage payment runs.

Job description

Overview

Do you want to Make a Difference and work for your local Council?

We have an exciting opportunity available to join our Corporate Finance Team on a full-time basis. The post is based in the Corporate and Schools Team, working in the Cashbook section which is responsible for the allocation and monitoring of income, processing purchase card charges and payment runs.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include working in the Cashbook section to allocate and monitor income, process purchase card charges and payment runs.

Qualifications

• Competent in the use of Excel.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with limited supervision.

Benefits

In return we can offer excellent benefits such as 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays; flexi-time arrangements; a range of family friendly policies and access to employee discounts.

Contact and Interviews

For an informal discussion please contact Sandra Shears, Head of Service Corporate and Schools [phone].

Interviews will be held w/c 20th October 2025.