At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a global finance team and manage financial records with precision.
- Company: Globally recognised organisation known for excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy profit sharing, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting or bookkeeping with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne – Hybrid – 3DPW on-site
Salary: £32-35K PA
Benefits: Profit Share Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, Income Protection, Flexible Benefits Package, Health & Wellbeing Support, Learning & Development Opportunities, Values-Led Culture, Employee-Owned Business, and Flexible Benefits to Support You and Your Family.
The Client:
Our client is a globally recognised organisation with a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration and innovation. Operating across multiple international regions, they offer a supportive and inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to develop their careers, contribute to meaningful work and play a key role in delivering high-quality services across the business.
The Candidate:
The successful candidate will be an organised and detail-oriented finance professional with experience within a general ledger, bookkeeping or accounting environment. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, be comfortable managing multiple priorities and possess a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different teams and locations. Experience within a Shared Services environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounting Assistant to join a Global Shared Services Finance team. Supporting multiple international regions, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and delivering high-quality accounting, reconciliation and reporting services. Working closely with teams including Treasury, Tax, Payroll and International Mobility, you will contribute to the smooth running of finance operations and support strong financial control across the business.
Duties:
- Perform bank reconciliations, payment processing and daily cash management activities
- Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and support general ledger integrity
- Process journals, accruals and prepayments
- Support intercompany accounting activities, including invoicing and reconciliations
- Assist with fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and disposals
- Support employee-related accounting activities, including international mobility balances
- Assist with VAT, tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements
- Provide support during internal and external audits
- Respond to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders
- Support ad hoc finance activities including vendor master data maintenance, joint ventures and P&L reconciliations
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support operational efficiency
Requirements:
- Previous accounting, bookkeeping or finance experience within a general ledger environment
- Experience performing reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
- Strong organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other finance systems
- Collaborative team player with a proactive and customer-focused approach
- Commitment to delivering high-quality work and continuous improvement
Nice to Have:
- AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or a similar accounting qualification
- Experience within a Shared Service Centre (SSC) environment
- Exposure to General Ledger accounting
- Experience with accruals, prepayments and intercompany accounting
- Knowledge of VAT, tax compliance or statutory reporting processes
- Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, JDE, SAP or similar
- Exposure to month-end or year-end accounting activities
- Experience supporting audit processes
Accounting Assistant employer: Curo Resourcing Ltd.
Curo Resourcing Ltd. is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a flexible hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between remote work and on-site collaboration in the vibrant town of Poole. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in a supportive environment that prioritises teamwork and compliance. The company fosters a culture of respect and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place for HR professionals to thrive.
