Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant, £28,000 £35,000 per annum, Redcar, Permanent, full-time
A growing organisation based in Redcar is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant to support its expanding finance function. This role is ideal for someone early in their finance career who is looking to gain broad, practical experience across day-to-day finance operations as well as exposure to management accounting.
You will support the finance team with routine transactional tasks while developing your skills in reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes, with training and progression opportunities available.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing purchase invoices and ensuring correct coding and approvals
Raising sales invoices and assisting with credit control activities
Posting bank transactions and performing regular bank reconciliations
Maintaining supplier and customer accounts and resolving queries
Supporting month-end close, including journals, accruals, and prepayments
Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
Producing weekly and monthly financial reports
Supporting budget tracking and basic variance analysis
Maintaining fixed asset registers
Producing Excel-based reports and reconciliations
Supporting finance systems, data accuracy, and process improvements
Providing general finance administration and ad hoc support to the wider team
Skills & Experience:
AAT qualified or studying, or early-stage ACA / ACCA / CIMA
Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role is desirable
Comfortable working with transactional finance processes
Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail
Organised, reliable, and keen to learn
Able to work well within a team and manage routine tasks effectively
Benefits:
Competitive salary with flexibility
Study support and ongoing training
Pension and bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Supportive finance team with clear progression opportunities
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