Assistant Accountant

Salary: £30000 - £32000

Location: Gateshead

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a brilliant organisation who offer great flexibility. You will report to and support the Finance Manager and work within a friendly, hard working finance team.  HYBRID WORKING

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the production of month end accounts, year-end accounts and preparation for external audit
  • Produce and develop monthly departmental budget statements and financial reports
  • Maintain and monitor detailed daily cashflow forecasts
  • Assist with payroll costings
  • Journal preparation
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support administration and development of finance systems and contract registers
  • Manage external funding administration, including claims, evidence and contract interpretation
  • Maintain fixed asset register
  • Accruals and prepayments
  • Oversee staff expenses and mileage processes
  • Contribute to budget setting, financial planning and performance meetings
  • Support internal audit processes and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • Assist with purchase order processes and wider finance team support

 

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience working in a finance environment with exposure to month-end processes
  • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  • Confident user of finance systems and Microsoft packages
  • Part-qualified or working towards a recognised Level 4+ finance qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA) preferred.
  • Positive, proactive approach with strong organisational skills
  • Driven attitude, enthusiastic manner and a willingness to learn.
  • Confident communication skills.

 

 

 

 

 

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