Location: West of Newcastle upon tyne Rate: £18 - £20 per hour Duration: Minimum 3-4 weeks (potential to extend) Start: Immediate
We are recruiting for an experienced Interim Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team during a period of increased workload. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running and provide support across transactional finance and finance administration activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices
- Managing sales ledger activities and customer invoicing
- Supporting credit control, including chasing outstanding debt and resolving payment queries
- Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
- Assisting with payment runs
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
- General finance administration and ad hoc support to the wider finance team
Requirements
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance support role
- Strong background across purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience using finance systems and Excel
- Available to start at short notice
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Phoebe Waddicor
Phoebe joined Jackson Hogg in March 2026 and has over 4 years of recruitment experience, specialising in the Interim Finance market across the North East. Phoebe is passionate about delivering quick, high-quality solutions and prides herself in building strong, customer-focused relationships.
Outside of work, you'll usually find her in the gym, trying new food spots, watching rugby, catching up with friends, or heading back to Lancashire to see family.
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