Temporary Assistant Accountant - South Shields

Office Angles UK; South Shields; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme options

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Office Angels UK in South Shields is seeking an Assistant Accountant for an urgent, temporary assignment of about 3 months. The role involves supporting a busy finance team, reconciling a large number of accounts and performing month-end tasks.

The ideal candidate has AAT qualifications or is studying, with strong reconciliation skills, attention to detail and good Excel abilities. On-site parking is provided and a steady start is expected.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or studying preferred.
• Experience with reconciliations and accounting procedures.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting activities and month-end tasks.
• Reconcile approximately 100 accounts and maintain tidy records.
• Support accounting team with reporting and ad-hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Reconciliations

Excel proficient

Attention to detail

Time management

High-volume workload

Education

AAT qualification

AAT studying

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Accountant

South Shields, Tyne & Wear

£30,000 per annum

Monday-Friday | 8am-4pm OR 9am-5pm

Temporary - approx. 3 months, with potential to extend

Free on-site parking

AAT desirable

URGENT REQUIREMENT - IMMEDIATE START

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and highly respected organisation based in South Shields.

This is an urgent requirement for someone who is available immediately or can start at very short notice. The initial assignment is expected to last approximately 3 months, with the possibility of an extension depending on business requirements.

About the Role

Working as part of a busy commercial finance team, you will provide accounting support across the business and assist with the day-to-day financial operations of the division. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or AAT-qualified/part-qualified finance professional looking to gain further commercial accounting experience within a large and established organisation.

A key focus of the role will be the reconciliation of approximately 100 accounts, so strong reconciliation experience, attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload are essential. You will also support a range of accounting activities, including month-end processes, financial analysis, journals and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the senior finance team with day-to-day accounting activities
• Reconciling approximately 100 accounts
• Completing high-volume account reconciliations accurately and within required deadlines
• Investigating discrepancies, identifying variances and resolving outstanding items
• Reviewing transactions and ensuring balances are accurate
• Maintaining clear and accurate reconciliation records
• Escalating complex or unusual issues where required
• Reviewing financial information and identifying anomalies
• Supporting the wider finance team with accounting queries
• Assisting with reporting and ad-hoc finance tasks
• Ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and up to date

About You

We are looking for an organised, commercially minded and detail-focused finance professional who can hit the ground running. Ideally, you will have previous experience within an accounting or finance environment and be confident working with financial information, reconciliations and deadlines.

AAT qualification or current AAT studies would be highly desirable, although candidates with strong relevant accounting experience will also be considered.

You should have:

• Previous accounting or finance experience
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail
• Good Excel skills
• Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills

Qualifications

• AAT is ideally preferred, either qualified or currently studying
• Candidates working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or another relevant accounting qualification may also be considered
• Relevant practical accounting experience will be considered alongside formal qualifications

What's on Offer?

• 28 days paid annual leave (accrued weekly)
• Exclusive discount vouchers for high street brands
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme options

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