Accounts Assistant

Temporary Accounts Assistant

Location: Ashington Contract: Temporary, 3 Months Initially (Potential Extension) Hours: Full Time Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate

Reed Accountancy is currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business based in Ashington on an initial 3-month temporary contract to provide sickness cover. There is potential for the assignment to be extended depending on business needs.

This is a varied role that would suit a proactive finance professional with strong attention to detail and previous experience working within a busy accounts function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and managing a high volume of sales invoices
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Posting and allocating cash receipts
• Performing regular bank reconciliations
• Assisting with accruals and month-end activities
• Supporting the purchase ledger function (approximately 150 invoices per month)
• Providing general accounts and finance support as required
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of sales ledger and credit control processes
• Experience with bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Good understanding of accruals and basic accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach

Systems

Experience using Pegasus Opera would be advantageous, although not essential. The business is currently transitioning to a new finance system, so adaptability and confidence learning new systems will be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to join a supportive and friendly finance team
• Valuable experience within a well-established organisation

If you are available immediately or at short notice and have the relevant accounts experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for more information.