Assistant Accountant

Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026 at 12 noon.

Salary: £29,024 to £31,856 per annum.

Location: This post is based at Children North East, 89 Denhill Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6QE.

Contract Type: This Role is 37 hours per week (Full Time). This is a permanent role.

Purpose of the Role

  • To be responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts for review by the Finance Director, in line with the finance timetable, ensuring information is complete and accurate.
  • To oversee the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring transactions are recorded on a timely basis and in line with the Children North East policies and procedures.
  • To help maintain, review and improve the financial systems, processes and controls to ensure a robust financial control environment.
  • To work in line with the Finance Strategy embedded in the overall Charity’s 5-Year strategy.