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Accounts Assistant

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Posted 21 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Chester le Street, Tyne and Wear DH3 2QH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a prestigious estate in Durham, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support its financial operations.
  • The role requires a qualified AAT or part-qualified ACA/ACCA professional with relevant bookkeeping and financial administration experience.
  • Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and their own transport due to the rural location.
  • The salary is competitive and dependent on experience, with the opportunity for study support available.
  • Key responsibilities include processing invoices, bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and assisting with VAT returns and year-end accounts.

Accounts Assistant, Estate Management

Location: DurhamSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Our client, a prestigious estate based in Durham, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the smooth running of its financial operations primarily and contribute to the successful management of the Estate being a pivotal part of dedicated team supporting the stunning heritage surroundings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified AAT or part or qualified ACA/ACCA professional with experience in bookkeeping and financial administration.

Please note: The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have their own transport due to the rural location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing invoices across multiple entities.
  • Weekly and monthly bookkeeping, ensuring accurate financial records.
  • Regular reconciliation of bank and inter-entity balances.
  • Assisting with VAT returns, including Partial Exemption calculations.
  • Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and management accounts.
  • Assisting with credit control, including debtor and creditor reviews.
  • Supporting estate events, including hosting school visits.
  • Providing general assistance to the Financial Controller as required.

Person Specification:

  • Qualified AAT or part-qualified ACA/ACCA with relevant experience.
  • Strong accounts preparation and reconciliation skills.
  • Experience with AutoEntry, Xero, and MS Excel (preferred).
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strong team player, able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Study support may be available depending on experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a varied and hands-on role.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.