Assistant Accountant

KCR; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an Assistant Accountant to maintain sales and purchase ledgers, prepare VAT returns, and liaise with clients. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or have equivalent experience, and proficiency in Cloud Accounting software is preferred. This role offers support for further studies if required.

Benefits

Study support if required

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Proactive and able to prioritize a changing workload.
• Proficiency in Cloud Accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining sales and purchase ledgers.
• Making daily payments to suppliers and chasing customer payments.
• Matching invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Preparing VAT returns.
• Ensuring all accounting information is received from clients.
• Liaising with clients and dealing with any queries.

Skills

Proficiency in Cloud Accounting software

Proactive

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with this successful company in North Shields to recruit an Assistant Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
• Making daily payments to suppliers and chasing customer payments
• Matching invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Carrying out bank reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns from information supplied
• Ensuring all accounting information is received from clients
• Liaising with clients and dealing with any queries

Qualifications

You will be AAT qualified or qualified by experience. You will be proactive and able to prioritise a changing workload. Proficiency in Cloud Accounting software is preferred.

Benefits

Study support will be given if required.