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Accounts Assistant

Nigel Wright Group
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 6TA, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • A family-oriented organization in Newcastle is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a hybrid role requiring 35 hours per week, with Mondays and Fridays working from home.
  • The Accounts Assistant will handle purchase ledger and expense processing, requiring strong Excel skills and experience in transactional finance support.
  • Candidates with a range of finance duties experience or those early in their careers are welcome to apply, emphasizing the importance of a positive attitude and teamwork.
  • The position offers a salary of £22,000 to £25,000 and requires at least one year of relevant experience.
  • Benefits include a generous pension scheme, 25 days of holiday, performance payments, life insurance, and various health and wellness programs.
The Company:Excited to be working on a fantastic all-encompassing Accounts Assistant role for my client in Newcastle.  A family grown organisation with an amazing set of values, an enriched environment to work in and a clear vision for continuous grow and expansion for the business and employees.   The role offers 35 hours per week with a hybrid model of Mondays and Fridays working from home.The Role:The Accounts Assistant will manage all aspects of purchase ledger and expense processing for the business as well as assist the team with other ad hoc finance duties. Excel skills being a daily tool used so strong user experience is needed here.Key Accountabilities
  • Purchase invoice processing and issue resolution
  • Expense processing and issue resolution
  • Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any resulting queries and discrepancies
  • P2P System Management, maximizing the functionality from the P2P system
  • Prepare and maintain a month end accrual schedule
  • Adhere to policies ensuring changes to supplier accounts are independently validated before processing
  • Keep up-to-date with fraud awareness training
  • Have an awareness of different VAT rates ensuring the correct rates are selected
  • Prepare month end payment runs, and mid-month payment runs (in peak periods), as well as a monthly expenses payment and other ad hoc payments upon request
  • Deal with supplier queries promptly and accurately
  • Manage the creditors ledger so it is up to date and as tidy as possible
  • Ensure adherence to company Procurement Policy
  • Responsible for Petty Cash requests and any corresponding reconciliations
  • Assist with annual audit
The Person:
  • We are looking for someone with the right attitude to fit into a great team in this organisation.
  • Happy to consider someone who has covered a range of transactional and finance support duties in a busy finance team OR our client will consider 'early in their career' candidates who are looking for some help to develop into Finance
  • Please note: Strong Excel skills are very important for this role
  • Happy to work a hybrid model of 2 days home / 3 days office per week
The Benefits:
  • Pension – 3% employee, 10% employer – SMART pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays
  • Performance Payment – based on individual and company performance
  • Life Insurance – 4x basic salary
  • Reward Gateway – reward discount platform with significant savings on 900+ top retailers and cashback options
  • Electric Car Scheme with The Electric Car Scheme
  • BUPA Cash Plan (optional to add family at additional cost)
  • BUPA Select Private Healthcare (optional to add family at additional cost)
  • EAP provided by Legal and General
  • Cycle to Work Scheme 
  • Eyecare Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loans
  • Volunteer Day (1 day per year for volunteering / charity work)
  • December ½ Day ( ½ day in December for Xmas shopping / nativity)

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