GRADUATE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | HYBRID WORKING
SALARY FROM £23,500 to £25,500 + EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS
12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT | STARTING DECEMBER OR BEFORE
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Get Recruited is working with a highly successful and well-established business based in Newcastle upon Tyne, who are looking to recruit an Accountancy & Finance Graduate / Graduate Finance Assistant / Graduate Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Accountancy & Finance Graduate, Accounting Graduate or Finance Graduate who's looking to kick-start their career within a professional finance environment and gain valuable hands-on accounting experience.
You'll be joining a supportive and experienced Finance team, gaining exposure to a range of accounting activities including payment processing, financial administration, Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger.This is an excellent opportunity to put your academic knowledge into practice whilst developing valuable skills and experience.
The business offers an excellent benefits package, including hybrid working, a generous pension contribution, annual leave and opportunities for professional development.
THE ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE GRADUATE / GRADUATE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
- Supporting the Finance team with the accurate and timely processing of payments.
- Assisting with the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, including processing and checking financial transactions.
- Preparing payment information and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Investigating payment discrepancies and assisting with resolving outstanding queries.
- Liaising with internal departments and external contacts regarding payments and account queries.
- Assisting with reconciliations and ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
- Maintaining financial documentation and supporting audit requirements.
- Using accounting systems and Excel to manage financial information.
- Supporting the wider Finance team with additional accounting and administrative responsibilities.
THE PERSON:
- Must be educated to degree level in Accounting, Accountancy & Finance, Finance or a closely related subject.
- A recent graduate who's looking to begin their career within Accountancy & Finance.
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles gained through university studies.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to learn new accounting systems.
- Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Previous experience within a Finance or Accounts Payable environment through a placement, internship or part-time role would be advantageous but is not essential.
- A proactive and reliable approach with a genuine interest in developing a career within Accountancy & Finance.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
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Graduate Accounts Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: GetRecruited UK Ltd
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