Accounts Assistant

NRL; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals eager to enhance their skills in the financial sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial services and accounting software, particularly with niche tools like Evolution M. Responsibilities include supporting the UK payroll process, managing accounts payable, and ensuring accurate data entry. Join a company committed to diversity and innovation in engineering projects, where your contributions will help shape a greener future.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial services and accounting software is essential.
• Minimum 2 years experience in accounting and payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and processing weekly UK payroll.
• Handle general administrative tasks related to accounting.

Skills

Financial services experience

Accounting software knowledge

Data entry skills

Payroll processing knowledge

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

Minimum 2 years experience in accounting

Tools

Evolution M

Spreadsheet applications

Database applications

Job description

NRL are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Client's team. The ideal candidate will have experience with financial services and accounting software. Our accounting tools are very niche and require relevant experience, although some training will be provided. The system used is Evolution M, and experience with this system or similar would be ideal. Our client is a bespoke engineering company, and part of the weekly duties is the processing of Canadian payroll and accounts; therefore, any experience within this area would be advantageous but not essential. The main responsibility will be supporting an efficient and accurate UK payroll process from start to finish; therefore, a minimum of 2 years’ experience is essential. This will include knowledge of computerised accounts systems and both manual/computerised knowledge of payroll.

We are looking for candidates with experience of working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment with knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications. An ability to perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently is key. The position offers a great opportunity for individuals looking to develop a skill set in the financial industry.

• Assist with Accounts payable processes.
• Assist with processing of weekly UK payroll.
• Processing of BACS run for suppliers.
• Reconciling of supplier’s statement.
• Handle general administrative tasks related to accounting.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate records are held.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Familiar with accounting software.
• Strong data entry skills with accuracy and efficiency with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounts and payroll processes.
• Entering and allocation of purchase invoices to the system.
• Liaise with contract staff. Raising of sales invoices.
• Update of the cash book daily. Bank reconciliation.
• Ad hoc duties requested by management within the Financial Department.
• Cover for weekly payroll.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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