Accounts Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne

Join our Finance Department as an Accounts Assistant! We are Cintra, known for our award‑winning software that delivers payroll solutions to over 1000 clients. If you’re looking to build on your finance experience and join a supportive, fast‑paced team, this is the opportunity for you.

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll support the Finance team by processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with reporting and credit control. You’ll have a strong eye for detail, with a focus on quality, timeliness and accuracy, and you’ll be comfortable adapting to the business’s changing needs across systems and reporting. You will also need to be able to generate, analyse and interpret meaningful information from systems‑fed data. You’ll be comfortable working across teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Experience in accounts receivable and payable, along with strong Excel and communication skills, is essential for this role.

Our modern offices are located in Hoults Yard, nestled on the outskirts of the vibrant Ouseburn Valley. This area boasts a thriving creative community, rich local heritage, and a lively social scene.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support day‑to‑day finance operations across a multi‑entity group, including processing transactions, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including journals, data preparation, and reporting.
• Produce regular and ad hoc financial reports, analysing data to support business performance.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE/NIC, and internal policies and controls.
• Manage finance queries and work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
• Process multi‑currency and intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and alignment across entities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and documentation.
• Support credit control activities and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll bring previous accounting experience, ideally working towards a recognised qualification, with a solid understanding of core accounting principles and compliance requirements. You’re highly organised and analytical, comfortable working with Excel and accounting systems, and confident producing reports that add real value to the business. A strong communicator and collaborative problem‑solver, you take ownership of tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and are keen to support continuous improvement within a busy finance function.

What we offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements supporting your work‑life balance.
• Employer matched pension contribution to 5%.
• Wellbeing support through our company‑funded health plan, health checks and employee assistance program.
• Onsite parking.
• And more!

We go the extra mile to strategically invest in our employees by providing them with invaluable learning opportunities to propel their careers forward. Our commitment to continuous employee training ensures that knowledge remains up‑to‑date, skills stay sharp, and confidence continues to grow. We firmly believe in empowering our workforce with the tools they need to thrive and succeed.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this position, we thank you for your cooperation. We reserve the right to close this job advert at any time should there be a high volume of applications.