Graduate Accounts Assistant

Get Recruited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension contribution

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Get Recruited is recruiting a Graduate Accounts Assistant for a Newcastle upon Tyne team. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers hybrid working and a salary from £23,500 to £25,500 plus exceptional benefits.

The role focuses on gaining hands-on accounting experience within Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger, using Excel and accounting systems. A recent Accounting/Finance graduate will thrive in this supportive finance environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-level understanding of accounting principles from university studies.
• Recent graduate seeking start in Accountancy & Finance.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and ability to learn new accounting systems.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Processing payments accurately and timely to support the Finance team.
• Assist with day-to-day Accounts Payable functions including transactions processing and checking.
• Prepare payment information and maintain accurate financial records.
• Investigate payment discrepancies and assist in resolving queries.
• Liaise with internal departments and external contacts regarding payments and queries.
• Assist with reconciliations and ensure records are up to date.
• Maintain financial documentation and support audit requirements.
• Use accounting systems and Excel to manage financial information.
• Support wider Finance team with additional accounting and administrative tasks.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Accountancy & Finance

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

GRADUATE 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 Accountancy & Finance Graduate / Graduate Finance Assistant / Graduate Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Accountancy & Finance Graduate, Accounting Graduate or Finance Graduate who's looking to kick-start their career within a professional finance environment and gain valuable hands-on accounting experience.

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced Finance team, gaining exposure to a range of accounting activities including payment processing, financial administration, Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger. This is an excellent opportunity to put your academic knowledge into practice whilst developing valuable skills and experience.

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

THE ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE GRADUATE / GRADUATE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Supporting the Finance team with the accurate and timely processing of payments.
• Assisting with the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, including processing and checking financial transactions.
• Preparing payment information and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Investigating payment discrepancies and assisting with resolving 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 be educated to degree level in Accounting, Accountancy & Finance, Finance or a closely related subject.
• A recent graduate who's looking to begin their career within Accountancy & Finance.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles gained through university studies.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to learn new accounting systems.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Previous experience within a Finance or Accounts Payable environment through a placement, internship or part-time role would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A proactive and reliable approach with a genuine interest in developing a career within Accountancy & Finance.

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