At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance operations, manage accounts, and assist with month-end reporting.
- Company: Gateshead-based organisation offering a dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, immediate start, and a fixed-term contract.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a busy finance environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with hands-on experience in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Assistant Accountant
Nigel Wright are currently supporting a Gateshead based organisation with their Assistant Accountant requirement.
This role is initially 12 months fixed term, offering immediate stary and hybrid working.
The Role
As Assistant Accountant, you will
- Provide finance support across accounts payable, credit control and management accounts activities to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments and other month-end accounting adjustments.
- Assist with the production of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting requirements.
- Support balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis and maintenance of financial records.
- Process manual credit notes, journal entries and other finance transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain capital expenditure records and provide reporting support across the finance function.
- The Candidate
To be successful in this role, you'll have
- Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Assistant Financial Accountant position.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, credit control and general ledger processes within a busy finance environment.
- Experience preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and supporting month-end accounting activities.
- Confidence working across both transactional finance and management accounts support duties.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficient user of finance systems
- Applications
Interested? Apply now!
Assistant Accountant in Washington 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
