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Accounts Assistant

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Accounts Assistant, Estate Management

Location: Durham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Our client, a prestigious estate based in Durham, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the smooth running of its financial operations primarily and contribute to the successful management of the Estate being a pivotal part of dedicated team supporting the stunning heritage surroundings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified AAT or part or qualified ACA/ACCA professional with experience in bookkeeping and financial administration.

Please note: The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have their own transport due to the rural location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing invoices across multiple entities.

  • Weekly and monthly bookkeeping, ensuring accurate financial records.

  • Regular reconciliation of bank and inter-entity balances.

  • Assisting with VAT returns, including Partial Exemption calculations.

  • Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and management accounts.

  • Assisting with credit control, including debtor and creditor reviews.

  • Providing general assistance to the Financial Controller as required.

Person Specification:

  • Qualified AAT or part-qualified ACA/ACCA with relevant experience.

  • Strong accounts preparation and reconciliation skills.

  • Experience with AutoEntry, Xero, and MS Excel (preferred).

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

  • Strong team player, able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Study support may be available depending on experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a varied and hands-on role.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

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