Temporary Assistant Accountant - South Shields

Assistant Accountant 📍 South Shields, Tyne & Wear 💰 £30,000 per annum 🕐 Monday-Friday | 8am-4pm OR 9am-5pm 📅 Temporary - approx. 3 months, with potential to extend 🚗 Free on-site parking 📚 AAT desirable 🚨 URGENT REQUIREMENT - IMMEDIATE START 🚨 We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and highly respected organisation based in South Shields. This is an urgent requirement for someone who is available immediately or can start at very short notice. The initial assignment is expected to last approximately 3 months, with the possibility of an extension depending on business requirements. About the Role Working as part of a busy commercial finance team, you will provide accounting support across the business and assist with the day-to-day financial operations of the division. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or AAT-qualified/part-qualified finance professional looking to gain further commercial accounting experience within a large and established organisation. A key focus of the role will be the reconciliation of approximately 100 accounts, so strong reconciliation experience, attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload are essential. You will also support a range of accounting activities, including month-end processes, financial analysis, journa...