Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Newcastle Temporary (3 Months) £21.40 per hour A well-established Not for profit organisation in the North East is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary…

Hybrid Finance
Pay rate £21.40/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 28 August 2026

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Accounts Assistant

Newcastle
Temporary (3 Months)
£21.40 per hour

A well-established Not for profit organisation in the North East is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis for an initial 3-month assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who has gained ideally experience working within a not-for-profit environment to quickly integrate into a busy finance function and provide support across a range of financial activities.

Key Responsibilities;

Processing and monitoring accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
Assisting with budget monitoring and financial reporting
Performing bank, balance sheet, and control account reconciliations
Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Assisting with grant funding and project expenditure monitoring where required
Resolving financial queries from internal and external stakeholders
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc financial analysis and administrative dutiesKnowledge & Skills;

Ideally previous experience working within a not-for-profit organisation
Experience operating within a transactional or management accounting environment
Strong knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with a range of stakeholdersWhat's on Offer?

Competitive hourly rate of up to £21.40 per hour
Hybrid working opportunities (subject to organisational requirements)
Valuable public sector experience within a high-profile organisation
Immediate start available
Supportive and collaborative finance team environmentIf you are an experienced Finance Officer available at short notice and looking for your next interim opportunity within the public or not-for-profit sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

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