Accounts Assistant
JOB_53342334711802Job type
PermanentLocation
Newton AycliffeWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Credit ControlIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
up to £26,000
Accounts Assistant, Newton Aycliffe, circa £25-26,000
Your new company
A long-established and highly respected manufacturing business in Co Durham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This is an opportunity to join a company with a proud 50+ year history, supplying to both UK and overseas clients.
Your new role
Ideally 2 years experience in a similar finance or accounts role
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
A long-established and highly respected manufacturing business in Co Durham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This is an opportunity to join a company with a proud 50+ year history, supplying to both UK and overseas clients.
Your new role
Reporting to the Group Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations. This is a newly created position, designed to strengthen the team following recent changes in leadership and working patterns.
Key responsibilities include:
- Sales Ledger: Raising sales documentation, credit control, and handling customer queries
- Purchase Ledger: Assisting with supplier queries and supporting invoice processing
- Cash Book & Bank: Reconciling the cash book and preparing bank payments
- Payroll Support: Assisting with weekly payroll for 270 staff, including calculating hours from timesheets and providing cover during absences
- General admin: supporting the team with incoming email and phone queries from suppliers and customers
Ideally 2 years experience in a similar finance or accounts role
- Strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn bespoke systems
- A proactive, team-oriented approach
- Experience with payroll or manufacturing environments is desirable but not essential
- Salary: £24,000 – £26,000 depending on experience
- Hours: 39 per week with an early finish on a Friday
- Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Accounts AssistantJOB_533423347118022025-07-292025-10-27
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