We’re recruiting for an Interim Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic UK finance team, supporting key financial operations and contributing to accurate and timely reporting based in Newcastle for an intial 6 month role with the potential for a perm role, offering c.£18-22 per hour.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day finance activities across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, while assisting with critical month-end processes. This is a varied and hands-on position, ideal for someone looking to build on strong accounting foundations.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End & Reporting
- Support month-end close processes to strict deadlines
- Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments
- Maintain accurate month-end schedules
- Assist with fixed asset accounting (additions, disposals, etc.)
- Support inventory valuation and prepaid stock accounting
- Assist in preparing monthly sales reports and discount analysis
Finance Operations
- Support credit control and manage overdue debt
- Raise sales invoices and maintain customer accounts
- Reconcile customer payments and resolve queries
- Process supplier invoices and reconcile supplier statements
- Assist with payment runs
- Calculate and invoice intercompany recharges
- Support VAT returns, audits, and statutory reporting
- Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls
About You
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Strong understanding of AP and AR processes
- Experience with month-end, journals, and reconciliations
- Able to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
- AAT qualified or currently studying
Key Attributes
- Highly organised and deadline-driven
- Hands-on and reliable
- Positive team player with a flexible mindset
- Confident communicator across all levels
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting duties and play a real part in delivering accurate financial information to the business.
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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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