Accounts Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Are you an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant looking to develop your finance career within the civil engineering industry?

Elvet Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established civil engineering business based in Tyneside, delivering projects across the construction and infrastructure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join an established business, supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function and helping ensure financial records, transactions and supplier accounts are maintained accurately.

The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and comfortable working with financial information, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships across the wider business. Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role would be advantageous, particularly within construction or civil engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring they are accurately recorded within the accounting system
• Assisting with the purchase ledger, including checking invoices, matching supporting documentation and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting the sales ledger function, including processing invoices and maintaining accurate customer account records
• Processing supplier payments and assisting with payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any differences
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and supporting credit control activities where required
• Handling finance-related queries from suppliers, customers and internal colleagues
• Maintaining organised electronic filing systems for invoices, receipts and other financial documentation
• Supporting month-end processes and assisting with the preparation of financial information
• Ensuring financial data is entered accurately and records are kept up to date
• Providing general finance and administrative support to the wider accounts team as required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator role
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial administration
• Experience processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with suppliers and colleagues
• A proactive and methodical approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to learn and develop within a busy finance function
• Previous experience within construction, civil engineering or a similar industry would be advantageous

The Details

• Role: Accounts Assistant
• Location: Tyneside
• Salary: up to £30,000
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Working Pattern: Office-based

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and motivated Accounts Assistant to join an established civil engineering business. The role offers the opportunity to develop your finance experience, support a busy accounts function and build your career within a specialist construction environment.

For this position, Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency in relation to permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please contact Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in more detail.