Accounts Assistant

Reed; Ashington; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Accountancy is seeking a proactive Temporary Accounts Assistant to join a busy Ashington finance team on a 3-month contract.

You will process sales invoices, manage cash allocations and bank reconciliations, and support month-end tasks while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. Immediate start available and a clear path for extension depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar.
• Strong knowledge of sales ledger and credit control processes.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and cash allocation.
• Understanding of accruals and basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Processing and managing a high volume of sales invoices
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Posting and allocating cash receipts
• Performing regular bank reconciliations
• Assisting with accruals and month-end activities
• Supporting the purchase ledger function (approx. 150 invoices/month)
• Providing general accounts and finance support as required
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity

Skills

Sales ledger

Credit control

Bank reconciliations

Accruals

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Pegasus Opera

Job description

Temporary Accounts Assistant

Location: Ashington Contract: Temporary, 3 Months Initially (Potential Extension) Hours: Full Time Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate

Reed Accountancy is currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business based in Ashington on an initial 3-month temporary contract to provide sickness cover. There is potential for the assignment to be extended depending on business needs.

This is a varied role that would suit a proactive finance professional with strong attention to detail and previous experience working within a busy accounts function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and managing a high volume of sales invoices
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Posting and allocating cash receipts
• Performing regular bank reconciliations
• Assisting with accruals and month-end activities
• Supporting the purchase ledger function (approximately 150 invoices per month)
• Providing general accounts and finance support as required
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of sales ledger and credit control processes
• Experience with bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Good understanding of accruals and basic accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach

Systems

Experience using Pegasus Opera would be advantageous, although not essential. The business is currently transitioning to a new finance system, so adaptability and confidence learning new systems will be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to join a supportive and friendly finance team
• Valuable experience within a well-established organisation