Accounts Assistant Job at Wallsend, Tyne and Wear Full Time NEW

The Company
An established and growing privately owned group is looking to strengthen its finance team with the addition of an Accounts Assistant This is a newly created role offering broad exposure across payroll, transactional finance, and general accounts within a fast-paced, project-driven environment. You’ll be joining a collaborative, hands-on team in a practical, office-based environment.

The Role
As the Accounts Assistant this role will adapt depending on your strengths and experience. You will play a key part in supporting both payroll and finance operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting end-to-end payroll (weekly and monthly) across multiple entities
• Processing sales invoices and supporting applications for payment
• Managing purchase ledger, including supplier invoice processing
• Carrying out credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments
• Performing bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Posting journals and providing general accounting support
• Assisting with payroll/HR administration (starters, leavers, documentation)

The Person
You will ideally have:

• Experience in a broad transactional finance role (sales ledger, purchase ledger, reconciliations)
• Exposure to payroll processes (weekly or monthly)
• Experience working in a fast-paced SME or group environment
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to support across the team
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• AAT qualification (or working towards) is beneficial but not essential

The Benefits
The company is a stable, growing business with strong retention and a supportive and team-focused culture with long-term career opportunities.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays (3pm)
• Onsite parking
• Death in Service
• Office Based