Assistant Accountant

Nigel Wright Group

Posted a day ago, valid for 2 hours

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 6TA, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role is for an Assistant Accountant on a 6-month contract within a dynamic finance team.
Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in a finance/accounting role and be studying towards or qualified in AAT.
Key responsibilities include preparing monthly journals, reconciling ledgers, and managing petty cash.
The position offers a competitive daily/hourly rate and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
This is an ideal opportunity for emerging finance professionals looking to enhance their skillset and gain valuable contract experience.

The Role:Are you an emerging finance professional looking to gain valuable experience within a dynamic finance team?We are partnering with a reputable client to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 6-month contract basis to support their busy finance function.This is an ideal opportunity for someone with recent finance experience, ideally studying towards or qualified in AAT, to take ownership of key accounting tasks during a fixed-term period. You will assist with month-end processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, cash management, and expense processing.Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and post monthly journals, accruals, and prepayments
Reconcile sales and purchase ledgers, cash books, and intercompany accounts
Manage petty cash and process expense reimbursements efficiently
Maintain fixed asset register and calculate depreciation
Support month-end management accounts preparation
Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless coverage during absences

About You:

Currently studying towards or completed AAT qualification
1-2 years’ experience in a finance/accounting role
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Concur is advantageous
Excellent numeracy, IT (Excel, Word, Outlook) and communication skills
High level of accuracy, professionalism, and integrity
Able to work independently and as part of a team, managing deadlines effectively
Flexible and positive approach to changing priorities

What’s on Offer:

6-month fixed-term contract with competitive daily/hourly rate
Exposure to varied accounting functions within a professional finance team
Hybrid working options and flexible hours to support work-life balance
Opportunity to gain valuable contract experience and enhance your skillset
If you are looking for a challenging contract role to develop your accounting career, please send your CV and a brief cover note highlighting your relevant experience.

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