Accounts Payable Assistant

Recruiter: Nigel Wright Group
Location: Tyne And Wear
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: Not Specified
First listed by Ontap: 21 September 2026

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Job description

The Role Finance Assistant / Accounts Payable Assistant Hybrid Working 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home (following training) 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to extend)

Are you looking to build a long-term career in finance?

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a friendly and supportive finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some accounts knowledge, perhaps studying towards AAT or looking to gain valuable experience in a finance environment.

You'll begin by supporting the team with expenses processing and finance administration, but as your skills and confidence grow, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of finance and business functions, creating a fantastic platform for future career development.

What You'll Be Doing

Initially, you'll be responsible for:

Processing employee expense claims

Entering data from emails and expense forms into spreadsheets

Posting transactions into Sage

Maintaining accurate records and checking for discrepancies

Liaising with colleagues and suppliers where required

The Person

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who:

Have some previous finance, accounts or administration experience

Have strong attention to detail and accuracy

Are comfortable working with spreadsheets and data

Possess excellent organisational and communication skills

Are keen to learn and develop within a finance career

Are studying AAT or interested in undertaking professional finance qualifications (desirable)

Next Steps

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