Assistant Accountant: Cashflow & GL for SME Finance

Lucy Group Head Office; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an Assistant Accountant to manage financial transactional processing, including accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with at least 5 years of finance experience, preferably in an SME. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, supporting management accounts preparation, and performing reconciliations. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this dynamic role within a small finance team.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent standard.
• Ideally, part/newly qualified in a finance-related qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance function, preferably in an SME.
• Good understanding of Microsoft 365/D365.
• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Day to day responsibility for financial transactional processing.
• Input supplier invoices daily and reconcile statements.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Daily updates on cashflows and banking transactions.

Skills

Decision making within defined procedures

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking

Reconciliations and accounts maintenance

Experience with Finance and ERP systems

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Finance-related qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

D365

Excel spreadsheets

Job description

A financial services company in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an Assistant Accountant to manage financial transactional processing, including accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with at least 5 years of finance experience, preferably in an SME. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, supporting management accounts preparation, and performing reconciliations. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this dynamic role within a small finance team.