Temporary Accounts Assistant Boldon

Confidential; North East; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting a Temporary Accounts Assistant for Boldon, South Tyneside. The role is 3 months initially, part-time 22.5 hours per week, with a start on Monday 9 November.

After training, a hybrid pattern is available: two days on-site and one day at home. You will support accounts payable, cash management and month-end tasks in a busy finance team, with strong Excel requirements and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and IT are required.
• AAT or related accounting qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Strong data entry and Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in an administration or accounts payable role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage supplier queries; reconcile statements and payment runs.
• Weekly bank reconciliations; manage intercompany transfers and balance reporting.
• Month-end reconciliations and FX revaluation; maintain accruals and prepayments.
• Resolve Cleemy system issues and oversee off-site archiving.

Skills

Data entry

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and IT

Accounting/finance qualification (AAT or equivalent)

Tools

Cleemy

Job description

Temporary Accounts Assistant Boldon

Location: Boldon, South Tyneside
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months initially with potential extension)
Salary: £16,419 per annum

Start Date: Monday 9 November
Working Hours: Part-Time (22.5 hours per week)
- One required day on Monday; two flexible days between Tuesday and Thursday (9am - 5pm)
- Hybrid working option available after training: 2 days on-site and 1 day at home

Our client, a dynamic organisation in the finance sector, is seeking a talented Accounts Assistant to support their financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your skills to a fast-paced environment and make a real impact!

Key Responsibilities

As the Accounts Assistant, the successful candidate will be accountable for a range of essential tasks, including:

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Efficiently process invoices and manage queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and execute supplier payment runs.
• Handle intercompany invoices and personal expenses.

Cash Management

• Conduct weekly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage intercompany transfers and balance reporting.

Month-End Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations and execute FX revaluation.
• Maintain credit card and prepayment spreadsheets, ensuring all month-end accruals are recorded.

Ad Hoc Tasks

• Resolve Cleemy system issues and oversee off-site archiving management.

About You

• GCSEs in Maths, English, and IT.
• A higher-level qualification in accounting, finance, AAT, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
• Strong data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP).
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience in an administration or accounts payable role is desirable.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role not only offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment where contributions are valued. The initial temporary contract of 3 months comes with the potential for extension based on business needs.

If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges in a finance role, this could be the perfect position for you!

Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback may not be provided, but all applications will be considered carefully.

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