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Accounts Assistant

Nigel Wright Group
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE3 2HL

Salary

£24,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Accounts Assistant position is a permanent development role at a reputable organization in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering mentorship from qualified accountants.
  • Candidates should have at least A-Level education, with a preference for those pursuing a degree in Finance & Accounting or beginning their AAT journey.
  • The role involves responsibilities such as bank reconciliations, management of AP ledgers, and assisting with month-end reporting.
  • The starting annual salary for this position is £24,000, along with benefits including 25 days of holiday and hybrid working options.
  • This opportunity allows for career progression within a supportive finance team.
The OpportunityAccounts Assistant - Development Role - Global Company - Progression AvailableWe are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a fantastic, reputable organisation in Newcastle upon Tyne who have a rare and exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join them. This permanent development role will offer exposure to different areas of the Finance function from day one, and you'll be able to work closely with qualified accountants who can offer mentorship as the role develops. Initial areas of responsibility will cover:
  • Maintaining and performing bank reconciliations and cashbooks
  • Management of AP ledgers, supporting the payables team with invoicing, payments and internal and external queries. 
  • Working closely with Treasury and Financial Accountants on projects across key areas of Finance.
  • Playing a key role in monitoring employee expenses and performing the accounting around this area
  • Assisting with month end and other adhoc reporting requirements
In time, this role will expand within the financial control function, working across month end reporting, statutory reporting, treasury and will manage more month end finance procedures.You'll continuously contribute toward the development of the overall finance team whilst developing your own skills and career! About YouTo be successful in this Accounts Assistant role, you'll need to be driven and eager to learn and develop within a career in Finance. 
  • Educated to at least A-Level standard with a desire to progress within the Finance field. 
  • Perhaps you'll have a degree in Finance & Accounting, or have started your AAT journey. 
  • Good IT skills and comfortable with day to day Microsoft Excel usage.
  • Strong communicator, proactive and not afraid to ask questions and build relationships. 
  • Any understanding or ground level experience within transactional finance beneficial but not essential. 
What's in it for you?
  • Development opportunity within a strong and supportive Finance team
  • Starting annual salary of £24,000
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 37.5 hour working week - Monday-Friday (early finish on a Friday!)
  • Hybrid working, with fantastic modern office spaces in convenient central location
  • Ability to gain support for studies once imbedded into the role
Apply today to express interest in this rare and exciting development role! 

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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.