Accounts Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Belmont Recruitment
Job Hours: Full-time

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Belmont Recruitment currently have an opportunity available for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join Newcastle City Council on an initial 6 month temporary assignment. This is a full time role, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Preparing revenue and capital budgets and providing monitoring information in line with requirements
  • Supporting the finalisation of the outturn position and the production of statutory accounts
  • Maintaining accounting records and financial systems
  • Responding to queries and providing advice and guidance to clients as required
  • Actioning budget and other required changes in the General Ledger
  • Completing relevant grant claims and returns
  • Requirements:

  • Previous experience of working as an Accounts Assistant, ideally within a Local Authority
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills and previous experience of using Microsoft Applications

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