Accounts Assistant

Manpower (United Kingdom); Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Job flexibility

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Accounts & Bookkeeping Assistant on a three-month temporary contract. You will maintain accurate financial records, support business operations, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with Xero and Sage, strong bookkeeping knowledge, and a proactive approach to financial administration. You will handle invoicing, reconciliations, and routine reporting with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Hands-on with cloud accounting software (Xero or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration
• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately
• Handle B2B invoicing and monitor payment schedules
• Perform bank and account reconciliations
• Review supplier invoices against rates and services delivered
• Prepare invoices and payment runs for authorisation
• Manage credit control and debtor accounts
• Maintain accurate records within Xero
• Support management with financial reporting
• Assist with general accounts duties as required

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts administration

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented

Accounts & Bookkeeping Assistant to join our team on an initial

three-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting business operations, and working within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience with

Xero and Sage, strong bookkeeping knowledge, and a proactive approach to financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration
• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Handling B2B invoicing and monitoring payment schedules
• Performing bank and account reconciliations
• Reviewing supplier invoices against agreed rates and services delivered
• Preparing invoices and payment runs for authorisation
• Managing credit control activities and debtor accounts
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero
• Supporting management with financial reporting and administration
• Assisting with general accounts duties as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping, accounts assistant or finance administration role
• Strong working knowledge of

Xero, or similar cloud based accounting software

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations and credit control
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A professional and confidential approach to handling financial information

What's on Offer?

• Varied and engaging role within a friendly team
• Competitive hourly rate/salary

• Company pension scheme, free parking, job flexibility