Accounts Assistant

Godfrey North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic Finance Operations team in Newcastle. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to learn and grow within a supportive environment. You will engage with clients, assist in bookkeeping, and prepare financial reports while gaining valuable insights into business processes. The firm is committed to your professional development, offering study support for accounting qualifications. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Basic accounting qualification or working towards ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily bookkeeping for clients and support financial report preparation.
• Develop client relationships and help analyse business operations.

Skills

Mathematical Aptitude

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Basic Accounting Qualification (AAT)

Working towards ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Accounting Systems

Job description

We have partnered with a leading consulting firm in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Operations team. This role provides a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to learn and develop as part of a diverse team serving a portfolio of clients. This is a fast-growing, managed service team that provides bookkeeping, management accounts, corporate tax, VAT, and statutory accounting functions for a wide range of clients.

NOTE – Applicants must have UK right to work status. Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in managing daily bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
2. Support in preparing basic accounting records and financial reports under the guidance of senior team members.
3. Gain experience interacting with clients to understand their business processes better and provide valuable insights where necessary.
4. Help in analysing business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations with a focus on learning and development.
5. Gain experience in working with accounting systems and learn new accounting technologies where applicable.
6. Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders within your capacity.
7. Support senior team members in compliance activities and adhere to the company’s policies and legal regulations.
8. Contribute to team success by collaborating with colleagues and continuously seeking personal professional development.

Applicants should have the following:

1. Basic accounting qualification (AAT, or actively working towards ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Study and exam support is offered with this position.
2. Interest in the professional services sector, preferably with practical experience within a professional services firm.
3. Strong mathematical aptitude and a keen eye for detail.
4. Ability to deliver work on a timely basis.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients and manage multiple stakeholders.
6. Good teamwork skills, eagerness to learn, and a positive attitude.
7. Problem-solving skills, with a natural curiosity in business operations.
8. Ability to ask questions and incorporate new areas of learning in your daily job.
9. A personable approach and potential for establishing good client relations.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting, Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting, and Business Consulting and Services