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Accounts Assistant - Newcastle & Gateshead

Manufacturing - Accountancy & Finance
Ref: 4627 Date Posted: Tuesday 13 Sep 2022
We are currently handling a vacancy for an Accounts Assistant to join a long established, leading North-East manufacturing company. Based in the Gateshead area, the successful candidate will work in a friendly family run operation and be responsible for assisting with a wide range of finance duties including payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control.
 
This Accounts Assistant role is a great opportunity to progress your career amongst a small team and with the opportunity for personal development. Salary will be dependent on experience and is expected to be up to £30,000 p.a. assuming full time hours, although candidates seeking part-time hours may be considered on a pro rata basis.
 
Reporting to the Financial Director your duties as an Accounts Assistant will include:
  • Administering the weekly payroll
  • Maintaining the cash book and month end reconciliations
  • Administrating purchase ledger
  • Arranging payments to suppliers
  • Administrating the nominal ledger up to balance Sheet level.
  • Handling quarterly VAT returns
  • Other ad hoc duties
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant with the following:
  • Someone with a broad experience of accountancy procedures
  • A minimum of 2 years practical experience within a manufacturing operation
  • A self-starter able to work effectively when unsupervised
  • AAT Qualified to level 2 or 3 would be advantageous
You will be working a 37.5 hour week, ideally 8.30 – 16.30, although there is some flexibility if required for personal circumstances.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant with a broad range of experience and offers a competitive salary plus a discretionary company bonus and an annual holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays.
If this sounds like the Accounts Assistant role for you, then please apply now for further details!