Accounts Assistant

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contribution

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant to join the Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Hybrid working is offered, with a salary between £23,500 and £25,500 and additional benefits.

The role covers payment processing, accounts payable activities, and general financial administration, supporting a professional and collaborative Finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant, or Purchase Ledger Clerk.
• Hands-on Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience essential.
• Good understanding of payment processes and accounting procedures.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing payments accurately and efficiently within agreed timescales.
• Supporting day-to-day Accounts Payable activities and processing financial transactions.
• Preparing payment information and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies and outstanding queries.
• Liaising with internal departments and external contacts regarding payments and account queries.
• Assisting with reconciliations and ensuring records are up to date.
• Maintaining financial documentation and supporting audit requirements.
• Using accounting systems and Excel to manage financial information.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with additional accounting and administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HYBRID WORKING

SALARY FROM 23,500 to 25,500 + EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT STARTING DECEMBER OR BEFORE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Get Recruited is working with a highly successful and well-established business based in Newcastle upon Tyne, who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk or Finance Assistant who has previous experience working within an Accounts Payable function and is looking for their next opportunity.

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced Finance team, taking responsibility for a range of payment processing, financial administration and accounts payable activities.

The business offers an excellent benefits package, including hybrid working, a generous pension contribution, annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / PURCHASE LEDGER ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Processing payments accurately and efficiently, ensuring all transactions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Supporting the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, including processing and checking financial transactions.
• Preparing payment information and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies and outstanding queries.
• Liaising with internal departments and external contacts regarding payments and account queries.
• Assisting with reconciliations and ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintaining financial documentation and supporting audit requirements.
• Using accounting systems and Excel to manage financial information.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with additional accounting and administrative responsibilities.

THE PERSON:

• Must have previous experience working as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk or in a similar finance position.
• Previous hands-on Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience is essential.
• Good understanding of payment processes and accounting procedures.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience dealing with payment queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and reliable approach with strong communication skills.

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.