Accounts Assistant

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Ltd is seeking an Interim Accounts Assistant for a 9-month contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within a busy finance team.

You will process supplier invoices, match to purchase orders, and resolve invoice queries while also handling customer invoicing and receivables. Ideal candidates will have strong AP/AR experience, excellent attention to detail, and confidence using Excel and accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and match to purchase orders.
• Resolve invoice queries and manage supplier reconciliations.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and perform bank reconciliations.
• Raise customer invoices and allocate receipts.
• Monitor aged debt and carry out credit control activities.
• Assist with month-end activities including accruals and journals.

Skills

AP & AR

Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Interim Accounts Assistant – 16/18 per hour, 9 month contract (likely to go perm)

• Supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions within a busy finance team.
• Processing supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders and resolving invoice queries.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs, supplier reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Raising customer invoices, allocating receipts and managing customer account queries.
• Proactively monitoring aged debt and carrying out credit control activities.
• Assisting with month–end activities, including accruals, journals, reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintaining accurate supplier and customer records, including account set–up and master data.
• Supporting VAT preparation, audits and ensuring compliance with financial controls and company procedures.
• Working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of finance operations.
• Ideal for someone with strong AP and AR experience, excellent attention to detail, and confidence using Excel and accounting systems.