Accounts Assistant – Start Your Finance Career Here | Full Training & Clear Progression to Senior Roles
Newcastle Upon Tyne | Full-Time, Permanent | £25,500 - £28,000
Your Finance Career Starts Here. This is your opportunity to build a genuine, long-term career in finance with a growing Newcastle-based company that's committed to developing talent from the ground up. If you're ambitious, eager to learn, and ready to invest in your future, this could be the role that sets the trajectory for the next decade of your career. We're looking for someone who wants more than a job, someone who's ready to grow with us, take on increasing responsibility, and progress into senior positions like Accounts Manager or Head of Finance as the business expands.
At Alpha UK Projects, we believe in training, mentoring, and promoting from within. You'll work directly alongside experienced finance professionals who will teach you everything you need to know, from the fundamentals of accounts payable and receivable, right through to financial reporting and strategic financial management. This is a chance to join a stable, local employer at the start of your career and grow into a leadership role over time. If you're serious about finance and ready to commit, we're ready to invest in you.
About the Role
As an Accounts Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, working closely with our finance team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting processes. You'll gain hands-on experience in core finance functions whilst contributing to the smooth running of a dynamic and growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with accounts payable and receivable
- Processing invoices, purchase orders, and supplier payments
- Reconciling bank transactions and maintaining accurate financial records
- Supporting month-end reporting and reconciliations
- Assisting senior finance team members with ad-hoc projects and analysis
- Maintaining organised filing systems and ensuring compliance with internal processes
- General finance and administrative support as required
Training & Career Progression
This role is designed as a launchpad into finance. We provide:
- Full training from day one – no prior experience required
- Structured development plan tailored to your progress
- Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
- Clear pathway to promotion into roles such as Senior Accounts Assistant, Accounts Manager, and ultimately Head of Finance
- Long-term career growth within Alpha UK Projects as the business continues to expand
We're building a team for the future, and we want you to be part of it.
What We're Looking For
- A strong work ethic and genuine eagerness to learn
- Interest in finance, accounting, or business administration
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Reliability and commitment to full-time, on-site work in Newcastle
- Strong communication skills and a professional attitude
- No prior finance experience required, but a basic understanding or interest in accounting is beneficial
Working Details
- Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (fully on-site – no remote working)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm
- Contract: Full-time, permanent position
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Why Join Alpha UK Projects?
- Genuine progression opportunities – we promote from within
- Supportive team environment where your development is a priority
- Hands-on learning in a role that offers real responsibility
- Long-term career path with clear milestones and growth potential
Ready to Start Your Finance Career?
If you're ambitious, reliable, and ready to commit to building a long-term career in finance, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to join a business that will invest in your development and support your progression every step of the way.
Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a future leader in finance.
Alpha UK Projects is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Pay: £25,500.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Financial planning services
- Free or subsidised travel
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
