Appcastenterprise
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Assistant at Appcastenterprise, based in Gateshead, North East England. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Gateshead, North East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Credit Control
- Immediate start
Reference 57541089
About the role
Accounts & Bookkeeping Assistant
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts & Bookkeeping Assistant to join our team on an initial three-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting business operations, and working within a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Xero and Sage, strong bookkeeping knowledge, and a proactive approach to financial administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration
- Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
- Handling B2B invoicing and monitoring payment schedules
- Performing bank and account reconciliations
- Reviewing supplier invoices against agreed rates and services delivered
- Preparing invoices and payment runs for authorisation
- Managing credit control activities and debtor accounts
- Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero
- Supporting management with financial reporting and administration
- Assisting with general accounts duties as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a bookkeeping, accounts assistant or finance administration role
- Strong working knowledge of Xero, or similar cloud based accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with invoicing, reconciliations and credit control
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- A professional and confidential approach to handling financial information
What's on Offer?
- Immediate start opportunity
- Varied and engaging role within a friendly team
- Competitive hourly rate/salary
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity and are available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Reference: 57541089 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 19 Dec 2026 · Listed via Appcastenterprise
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