Accounts Assistant

CV Screen; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Responsibilities include financial transaction management, client billing support, and ensuring efficient operation of the finance department. The role offers a competitive salary of £26,000 and benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance. Applicants should have relevant accounts experience and strong IT skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven, recent experience working within an accounts or finance department.
• A good understanding of financial processes and bookkeeping principles.
• Strong IT proficiency, with a proactive approach to learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Handling the daily input and reconciliation of financial transactions.
• Assisting with the firm's client billing processes and credit control activities.
• Supporting financial tasks related to property transactions when required.
• Carrying out diverse administrative duties for the finance department.
• Adhering to strict professional standards and compliance policies.

Skills

Experience working within an accounts or finance department

Understanding of financial processes and bookkeeping principles

Strong IT proficiency

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Newcastle Upon Tyne

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join a highly respected professional services firm in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Our client is a successful and well-established organisation, having been active for over 30 years and currently employing over 100 staff across multiple offices. They are renowned for providing excellent client service in their specialised field. You will play a crucial role in the finance team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day financial processes. This full-time, office-based role offers some flexibility and comes with a competitive salary of £26,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling the daily input and reconciliation of financial transactions, including period-end procedures.

• Assisting with the firm's client billing processes and credit control activities.

• Supporting with financial tasks related to property transactions when required.

• Carrying out diverse administrative duties to ensure the finance department operates efficiently.

• Adhering to strict professional standards, regulations, and internal compliance policies.

Experience and Skills Required

• Proven, recent experience working within an accounts or finance department.

• A good understanding of financial processes and bookkeeping principles.

• Strong IT proficiency, with a proactive approach to learning new systems.

Salary and Benefits

The salary on offer for this position is £26,000. The successful candidate will also receive an excellent benefits package, which includes a generous annual leave allowance, private medical insurance, and a company pension scheme.

Location

The role is office-based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, making it easily commutable from areas such as Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields, Sunderland, and Washington.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting Accounts Assistant vacancy, please send your CV to Kate Morgan of CV Screen in strict confidence.

Alternate Job Titles

• Finance Assistant

• Accounts Administrator

• Bookkeeper

• Trainee Accountant