Accounts Assistant

  • Reed
  • Stockton-on-tees, County Durham
  • May 16, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Reed Accountancy are delighted to working with an esteemed client in Billingham, who are on the lookout for an Accounts Assistant to join their growing and successful team.This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with and learning from the Financial Controller, and they're looking for a forward thinking, results driven Accounts Assistant, who is ready to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing transactional accounting across multiple entities
  • Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger activities
  • Performing bank reconciliations and supporting cashflow management
  • Assisting with VAT and other financial reconciliations
  • Handling multi-currency transactions (USD, EUR, GBP)
  • Supporting finance processes and identifying efficiency improvements

About You

  • AAT Level 4 qualified
  • Experience using cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero or similar)
  • Strong attention to detail with a proactive and inquisitive approach
  • Confident managing both purchase and sales ledger functions
  • Comfortable working with multi-currency transactions
  • Keen to learn, develop and improve processes

If you are an ambitious Accounts Assistant looking to develop your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.