The Company
Accounts Assistant | South Shields | Up to £30,000 + Excellent Benefits
Nigel Wright are delighted to be supporting a well-established business in the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who enjoys a varied role with a particular focus on purchase ledger activities. Working as part of a small and supportive finance team, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
The Role
As the Accounts Assistant you will be reporting into the finance team ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function and supporting wider accounting activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing and verifying supplier invoices using the company's accounting system.
- Managing accounts payable activities, including payment runs, supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution.
- Reconciling intercompany balances to ensure accurate records are maintained across group entities.
- Supporting month-end processes through purchase ledger reconciliations and reporting.
- Maintaining fixed asset records
- Ensuring invoice, payment and supplier documentation is organised and audit-ready.
- Working closely with colleagues across the business to resolve invoice and payment issues efficiently.
- Providing support to the wider finance team and assisting with cover during holiday periods.
The Person
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant position.
- Strong bookkeeping and general accounting knowledge.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when processing financial information.
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
- Effective communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- A proactive approach and willingness to support a small, dynamic finance team
The Benefits
The company offers excellent benefits and pension package and a stable and supportive working environment with a collaborative finance team. This role is fully office based.
Accounts Assistant in South Shields employer: Nigel Wright Group Careers
As a leading engineering business in the North East, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, with clear pathways to advance into leadership roles. The company's commitment to bespoke product development in safety-critical environments ensures that every team member plays a vital role in solving complex challenges, making this an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
