Accounts Assistant

BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant for their client in Team Valley, Gateshead.

This is a varied role where every day is different involving both accounting and administration. You will 귟 be happy to step straight in from day one and work with the team. This will not phase you.

You may be at a junior level studying AAT or simply have experience in Accounts and Finance, either is fine. There will be development opportunities here for you. If you do not want to progress don’t worry this is not an expectation, experience and team fit are important for you to be successful.

The office currently operates full time hours at 37.5 a week, if you’re looking to work reduced hours of 30, this can be considered. There is flexibility to work over 4 days or 5 to suit other commitments you may have.

• Friday early finish 2.30pm
• Free Car parking
• After 3 years’ service extra holidays will be accrued

• Record daily financial transactions
• Maintain ledgers and journals
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing
• Process supplier invoices and expense claims
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts
• Prepare and process payments
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Reconcile cash, credit card, and other accounts
• Identify and resolve discrepancies

• Generate monthly reports and summaries
• Maintain accurate financial records for audits
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain accounting files and documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Coordinate with vendors, customers, and internal departments

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Time management and organisation
• Studying towards or holding an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred but is not essential

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