Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant

Payroll Software & Services Group; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading software company as an Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant. The role involves supporting the finance team with transaction processing, reconciliations, and reporting. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential in this dynamic environment focused on employee development.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Employer matched pension contribution

Wellbeing support

Onsite discounted parking

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable or payable required.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Ability to solve problems and provide accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process customer, supplier, and banking transactions.
• Reconcile accounts and support month-end reporting.
• Resolve finance queries and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant

Application Deadline: 4 July 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Reporting To: Finance Operations Manager

Compensation: GBP 24,000 - GBP 26,000 / year

Description

Join our Finance Department as an Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant!

We are Cintra. Known for our award-winning software that delivers payroll solutions to over 1000 clients. If you're looking to build on your finance experience and join a supportive, fast-paced team, this is the opportunity for you.

As an Accounts Payable/ Receivable Assistant, you'll support the Finance team by processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with reporting and credit control. You'll have a strong eye for detail, focus on accuracy and deadlines, and be comfortable working across teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Experience in accounts receivable or payable, along with strong Excel and communication skills, is essential for this role.

Our modern offices are located in Hoults Yard, nestled on the outskirts of the vibrant Ouseburn Valley. This area boasts a thriving creative community, rich local heritage, and a lively social scene.

About the opportunity

This role supports a fast-paced finance team by processing customer, supplier, and banking transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end reporting and credit control. You'll work to set deadlines, handle finance queries, extract data, and contribute to process improvements across departments. Flexibility to provide team cover and ensure policy compliance is also key.

About you

We're looking for someone with experience in accounts receivable or payable, confident using Excel and accounting software. Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate, solve problems, and provide accurate reporting to support the business.

What we offer

At Cintra we know our colleagues are our biggest asset and an investment in them is an investment into the company. We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements supporting your work-life balance
• Employer matched pension contribution to 5%
• Wellbeing support through our company paid cash plan and employee assistance program which includes spa and gym discounts
• Onsite discounted parking

We go the extra mile to strategically invest in our employees by providing them with invaluable learning opportunities to propel their careers forward. Our commitment to continuous employee training ensures that knowledge remains up-to-date, skills stay sharp, and confidence continues to grow. We firmly believe in empowering our workforce with the tools they need to thrive and succeed.

Further details of the role can be found linked in the Job Description. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this position, we thank you for your cooperation. We reserve the right to close this job advert at anytime should there be a high volume of applications.

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• Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits