Assistant Accountant

We are working with a well-established Darlington-based organisation who are looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a newly created role supporting the continued development of the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will provide support across the finance function, managing day-to-day accounting activities, reporting, payroll support, and system administration. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience using Sage 50, and the ability to work accurately while identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities Manage company bank accounts, including processing payments and receipts Complete bookkeeping tasks, journals, ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations Support monthly reporting processes, including Trial Balance preparation Assist with financial reporting and annual budgeting activities Prepare payroll information for submission to an external payroll provider and support payroll queries Manage and maintain Sage 50 accounting software, including chart of accounts and accounting periods Complete VAT return submissions and maintain accurate financial records Support colleagues with transactional queries and process improvements Key Skills & Experience AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent relevant experience Strong bookkeeping and accounting experience across a range of finance activities Good understanding of accounts structures, ledgers, and financial processes Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheets and databases Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels A proactive team player with the ability to manage workload independently Benefits Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 25 days annual leave Auto enrolment pension scheme 4x Death in Service benefit