Group Accounts Assistant - Equality Solutions Group
Location: - 9 Apollo Court, Koppers Way, Monkton Business Park South, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ES
Hours and work arrangements
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Please note we cannot offer overseas sponsorship for this position and candidates must be based in the North East England for hybrid working. We cannot accept applications for a remote working model.
Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: Initially, this role requires the individual to work on-site until they have gained confidence in managing the responsibilities, typically by the end of the probation period. After successfully completing the probation period, hybrid working options will be available with a minimum of 3 days working in the office.
Holiday Entitlement: 225 hours per year (equivalent to 30 days) plus bank holidays
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated finance professional to join the eQuality Solutions Group as Group Finance Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who are experiencing high levels of growth and success with genuine opportunities to forge a career within this organisation for the right individual.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, the Accounts Assistant is responsible for administering the financial transactions of the company.
The Group is made up of 6 companies and we produce management accounts pack for all 6 and consolidated accounts by the 10th working day of the month so all processing needs to be completed by 3rd working day of the month. Your induction period will be office based.
Key Responsibilities:
• Cash receipts and payment posting balanced against invoice.
* Checking for unallocated payments and allocating
* Sales and purchase ledgers balance to nominal ledger
* Completion of and checking VAT reconciliations
* Processing of Expenses
* Processing Company credit card transactions
* Creating Supplier payment runs
* Posting and managing purchase invoices
* Being a role model, living the company values
* Running reports and closing ledgers
* Other ad hoc duties as required.
Who We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be a proactive, forward-thinking individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a strong sense of commitment to everything they do. They will be an excellent team player with the ability to step into a leadership role when needed. They should possess strong communication skills, be capable of managing workloads and meeting deadlines, and perform well under pressure. A quick learner who embraces challenges and consistently gets the job done; this person will contribute positively to our team's success.
If you have a positive, enthusiastic attitude, a passion for making a difference, and a desire to create a real impact in the lives of disabled people, we'd love to hear from you
Beneficial Essential Skills and Experience
* Sound IT skills, including good knowledge of Excel formulas.
* Experience of a variety of accounting software
* Ideally, AAT qualified or equivalent.
* Good communication skills both written and verbal.
* An understanding of good governance and processes.
Key Competencies we will work with you to develop:
* Effective Communication – Clearly and professionally communicate, ensuring transparency, active listening, and mutual understanding.
* Adaptability – Stay flexible and solution-oriented, adjusting to changing priorities and challenges.
* Attention to Detail – Ensure accuracy and quality in all tasks, identifying inconsistencies and striving for excellence.
* Collaboration – Work effectively as part of a team, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
* Continuous Improvement – Take initiative to enhance processes, embrace innovation, and seek growth opportunities.
* Accountability – Take ownership of responsibilities, manage time effectively, and uphold high standards of integrity.
Group History
The eQuality Solutions Group (eQS) vision is to make the world a more inclusive place by removing barriers to education, work and life. We have always been a 'good business that does good, but we are on a journey to becoming 'a great business, that does great things.'
We have grown from our North East base to now two locations including Halifax, with over 70 employees and hundreds of expert consultants, who share our values.
We can offer trusted and effective, off-the-shelf solutions, but we are also experts at creating bespoke, and even personalised, solutions where needed.
Our group of sister companies share a passion for supporting inclusivity and neurodiversity with personalised learning solutions. eQS includes Invate, an assistive technology (AT) equipment and software provider; e-Quality Learning, a one-to-one AT training provider; Learning Labs, a specialist e-learning software house; Amano, a non-medical help provider; and EGS, a cognitive disability diagnostic assessment provider.
eQS is not just a business, our work leaves a societal legacy by positively impacting people's lives. This is something everyone in our talented team truly cares about and we are driven by our passion to be a great business that does great things.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates, including all ages, those from underrepresented communities, and people with diverse experiences and perspectives.
We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and accessible recruitment process, ensuring fair opportunities for all. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please let us know—we are here to support you.
Join us in creating a workplace that champions equity, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
Benefits:
We offer 225 hours holiday, plus bank holidays and an employer's pension contribution of up to 5% of salary.
We also offer a generous well-being and benefits package for all employees upon successful completion of probation including:
* Life assurance - Enhanced pension scheme
* Healthcare and wellbeing - Retail discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
We are accepting CVs for this position at -q-s.com
For more information about our group of companies please go to www.e-q-s.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
* Work from home
Experience:
* Accounts: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hebburn NE31 2ES
Reference ID: Group accounts assistant